Advancement Services Records Specialist (CEMI)
About The Position
Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Advancement Services Records Specialist (CEMI) in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. The Advancement Services Records Specialist (CEMI) is responsible for processing gifts using sound judgement, making accurate determinations regarding the appropriate account/designation number, processing and reconciling the gift data after entry, and/or entering complex pledge payments. Biographical processing includes verifying, creating and maintaining complete and accurate demographic data and interpreting data which originates from various sources. Information must be entered in an accurate and timely manner to ensure the integrity of the database. This is a 2 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.
Requirements
- Associates degree and two to four years of relevant work experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical acumen, experience in database entry and/or data quality assurance.
- Proven experience in high volume, mission critical processing with accuracy and completeness
- Ability to handle confidential information in a professional, trustworthy, and discreet manner.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Gift/data entry and quality assurance, correcting inaccuracies timely
- Provide guidance and excellent customer service to colleagues in a highly professional manner
- Contribute positively to a team with a growth mindset and with excellent team support skills
- Other tasks and duties as assigned to support the full department as directed by supervisor
Benefits
- comprehensive health care options
- generous retirement contributions
- access to wellness programs
- employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- health and personal leave
- three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
- two additional floating holidays
- tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
