Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work events in the evenings and weekends required.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by October 13, 2025.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

The Senior Development Associate reports to the Program Director of Principal Gifts in University Advancement. This position will work directly with the Principal Gifts team, Directors of Philanthropy, Corporate and Foundation Relations team, UA Leadership, and the President’s office to support the principal gift prospect and engagement efforts. This role will support the principal gift operations, President’s development engagement, principal gift donor touchpoints and stewardship, regional and international trip planning and the provosts development activity. This includes executing managing timelines, workflows and agendas, preparing donor strategies and requesting research, maintaining contact history, writing donor correspondence, preparing for presidential and provost briefings, planning and executing donor touchpoints, and compiling itineraries and managing RSVPs.