Foundation Coordinator

Montclair State University • Montclair, NJ

116d • $73,899 - $81,286

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, Administrative Services, the Foundation Coordinator reviews associated funds, including the scholarship management process, the on-line reporting system, and communication with faculty and staff who oversee such funds and scholarships. In addition, this position is also responsible for assisting with processing accounts payable by entering vendors and payables information into the Foundation’s system; maintaining the scholarship management software, and coordinating with the Donor Relations Department on scholarship donor stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three years of professional work experience within higher education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify, use, and stay up to date with best practices for accounts payable and gift processing.

Nice To Haves

• Professional work experience in accounting.
• Experience with Blackbaud suite of software platforms (including Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge).
• Experience in Xpress Reporting and Scholarship Universe.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the foundation fund database, including entering and updating fund and scholarship records, criteria, users, and award amounts.
• Manage the Scholarship Universe software platform, including creating new scholarships, updating award amounts, creating new cycles for awards, and updating rescissions.
• Assist with training end-users and providing support for administrators in all areas related to the management and awarding of scholarships, fellowships, stipends, etc.
• Interface with the Financial Aid Office and academic departments during the selection and awarding of student scholarships.
• Enter Scholarship payables into the general ledger system and process them to the University.
• Post and edit Gift Batches to the General Ledger System.
• Continuously review the online reporting system, including the addition and deletion of campus users.
• Upload materials to the data archiving platform of PaperSave to enable the electronic storage of essential data and records managed through the University Foundation.
• Interface with the Donor Relations Department by providing reports and data needed for their stewardship of donors and student scholarship recipients.
• Partner with Foundation accounts payable and gift processing for the receipts of donations and other related revenues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings as needed.
• Assist with gift processing and fund audit protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree