Assistant Director of Gift Administration, Special Gifts

American University•Washington, DC

2d•$62,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. The Assistant Director of Gift Administration - Special Gifts is a critical member of a high-performing and centralized gift administration team. The Assistant Director of Gift Administration - Special Gifts will be the primary liaison to field the most complex contributions as well as the high-profile donations received by the university. The Assistant Director of Gift Administration - Special Gifts will assist the Director in the successful recording, maintenance, receipting, documentation, and collection of complex philanthropic contributions in accordance with the policies and procedures as needed. The Assistant Director of Gift Administration - Special Gifts will work in tandem with the Assistant Director of Gift Administration – Operations to maintain consistency and stability in the operations across the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Three to five years of experience in development, accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
Experience working with relational databases and executing data entry are required, preferably in an accounting or fundraising environment.
Meticulous manner and strict attention to detail are required.
Ability to maintain the highest levels of accuracy and excellent organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines are required.
Ability to identify and articulate software problems and communicate those to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is required.
Interest in fundraising and alumni relations priorities, best practices, basic industry vocabulary, and general operations is required.
Discretion and ability to process confidential information in a timely, accurate, and professional manner are required.
Proficiency with CRM Advance, MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, are required.