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Johnson & Wales University

Assistant Director of Advancement Services

Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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Summary Assists in the operational functions of the department of advancement services including gift processing and receipting, pledge reminders and related database reporting needs and training

Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Johnson University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

Administers and processes the receipt of gifts to the university including cash, credit cards, payroll deductions, electronic funds transfers, online gifts, securities and gifts in kind, and enters the information into the university’s database

Prepares bank deposits and transmits the required financial information to the university’s finance office

Manages the receiving, processing, collection and receipting of pledges to the university

Reconciles gifts with finance; provides proper tax receipting of gift to comply with IRS regulations

Verifies the data integrity of records and systems use and maintains the accuracy, confidentiality and integrity of biographical, demographical, gift records and other information

Performs analysis and segmentation of database information as requested by department staff; disseminates results in a manner that can be used to inform the department’s decision-making process as it relates to daily tasks and projects

Assists with the development and maintenance of data standards, procedures, and processes in accordance with best practices

Maintains knowledge of the university’s advancement database and leverages knowledge of updates and new features to enhance processes and advance department initiatives

Reviews daily work, processes in accordance with best practices, to maintain accuracy and efficiency of operations

Trains staff on the fundraising software including updates, and provides software support, as necessary

Assists with the daily operations of the advancement office including working with discretion on sensitive matters and confidential information

Assists with special projects, as business needs require

Monitors the departmental budget

Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree

Moderate amount of experience working in fundraising or other related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or CRM databases

Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Excellent customer service orientation

Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Please Note

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

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