Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.
Van Andel Institute (VAI) is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Data & Operations Specialist to support our fundraising and stewardship events through accurate data management, efficient systems, and insightful reporting. This role is essential to ensuring that all event-related data processes align with institutional standards and contribute to successful community-hosted and peer-to-peer fundraising efforts. Our Philanthropy team plays a vital role in fueling that mission and we’re looking for an Event Data & Operations Specialist to help us make every fundraising moment count.
This is more than a job. It’s a chance to turn data into impact, systems into stories, and events into engines of hope.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be the behind-the-scenes powerhouse supporting our fundraising and stewardship events. From managing data in Raiser’s Edge NXT to building dashboards that reveal donor trends, you’ll ensure every event is backed by smart systems and insightful reporting.
Compensation and Benefits
This position is benefits eligible. A benefits overview is available on our careers page. The rate of pay you can expect in this role is based on your experience and skills.
How to Apply
If you possess these attributes and enjoy working with motivated and driven people across a small institute, we encourage you to apply today.
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Please contact Megan Doerr (Megan.Doerr@vai.org) for further information or questions, or if you have any difficulty with the application process.
Note: To ensure your application is official and eligible for review, please submit it through our online system. Emailed applications are not considered official.
About Van Andel Institute
Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute’s scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K–12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.
VAI is committed to excellence through broad participation and diverse perspectives. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for innovation and collaboration.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It’s fun affordable and family-friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas. The downtown area is safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.