Assistant Director of Foundation Accounting
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Foundation Accounting reports to the Director of Accounting Operations and works to ensure donor funds are successfully expended and spent according to donor intent agreements, Federal and State regulations, and Foundation cash disbursement policies. This position serves as a strategic resource to campus fund administrators, and works collaboratively with Advancement Operations, Development, Financial Aid, the Office of the Provost, and university partners, including deans, department chairs, fiscal agents, and fund administrators to maximize fund use and ensure donor compliance and stewardship. This position will work within Advancement Operations, which houses Advancement Technology Services, Gift Processing, Prospect Research, and Donor Engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum five (5) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level experience in development, donor relations, advancement operations, or accounting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data, review accounting documents, and utilize software to achieve positive outcomes.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues within Advancement and throughout the University.
- Proven skill in tracking and meeting goals and metrics.
- Ability to meet established deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and self-motivator.
- Creative problem-solver who can identify gaps and opportunities and share recommendations to ensure proper stewardship of donor funds.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
- Ability to constructively contribute as a member of the Accounting team, Advancement Operations Department, as well as the Division of University Advancement.
- Demonstrated ability to behave in a manner that ensures confidentiality of donor data.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fund compliance according to donor intent.
- Background in Accounting or expense processing.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage long-term projects, and flexibility to deal with changing priorities.
- Comfort level and experience with CRM software, Accounting software and SharePoint.
- Self-starter, motivated.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
