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Montclair State University

Foundation Coordinator

Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, us, 07043

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**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:****Job Description****SUMMARY**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. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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, including, but not limited to, scholarship award data, gift agreements, research data, and other vital information.* 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.* Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.**QUALIFICATIONS****REQUIRED:*** 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.**PREFERRED:*** 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.**Salary Range**$73,899.90-$81,286.80 AnnuallyThe position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.**Department**Administrative Services**Position Type**Professional - Non-Faculty**Contact Information:**For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at **973-655-5000 (Option 2)**, or email talent@montclair.edu.**Inclusion Statement**Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.**EEO/AA Statement**Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.Additional information can be found on the website at **Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy**Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.

The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit:* **Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae** for automatic population of information to the application.* The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.* **Review information** and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.* In the **“My Experience”** section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.**Note:** If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr