Gift Coordinator
- Requisition no: 540581
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Morningside
- School/Department: Office of Alumni & Development
- Grade: Grade 7
- Categories: Development/Alumni Relations
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: Local 2110
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $48,755 - $48,755
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Gift Systems, the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of recording and processing gifts to the University including the reviewing, adding, and editing of demographic and gift information to the Columbia University Alumni and Development System.
Responsibilities
The Gift Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Process cash, check and credit card donations in compliance with financial policies and procedures, legal requirements and donor restrictions when recording and allocation gifts. Process online donations by generating reports, entering transaction, and securely recording sensitive information.
- Assist in the preparation of the daily bank deposit which includes opening mail and the review of accounts and documentation that substantiate gift classification; batching and totaling checks; logging matching gift receivables; screening out non-gift, and nonnegotiable checks.
- Reviews and interprets demographic information received with gifts to the University; adds or edits information to enhance the profile of each donor including their relationship to other donors on the file; uses various research tools including Internet websites and other University mainframe systems to obtain accurate demographic information; upload gift documentation to the development information system.
- The Gift Coordinator will answer or route to appropriate staff member, phone and email gift inquiries from donors and University staff.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. A minimum of two (2) years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required.
The availability to work some overtime is required.
Demonstrated experience in data entry with attention to detail and the desire to meet expectations of efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidential records of the department and University. Effectively perform under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor. Detail orientation is required; ability to work independently or with a team, with changing priorities.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.