Gift Processing Specialist II

Gift Processing Specialist II

ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State's status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we're helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation. Georgia State University Foundation, Inc. At the Georgia State University Foundation, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to positively impact the University's donors on all levels, and to find innovative ways to ensure that we uphold the mission of the University. The foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with appropriate state governing authorities. By Supporting GSU's mission through these contributions, the Foundation works with the rest of the University Advancement to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. University Advancement is seeking (1) Gift Processing Specialist II to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

WHAT YOU WILL DO Job Duties Gift Processing As the lead point of data entry for donations and related transactions, ensures that established gift entry procedures are followed and that donor contributions are processed and receipted timely and accurately Responsible for processing a wide range of gift types, including stock donations, gifts-in-kind (GIK), complex wire transfers, planned gifts, online gifts, recurring online donations, pledge payments and Athletics-related contributions Processes special pledges such as planned gifts, GSURF grants, multi-year major pledges, online pledges, and recurring gifts Processes manual credit card transactions using the Foundation's vendor software Reporting Downloads daily credit card reports to capture all online transactions and ensures proper processing Downloads daily gift reports for Athletics-related contributions Data Entry Enters new donor and organization information into the fundraising database and updates biographical and other information to maintain data accuracy Assists with database clean-up projects related to constituent and gift records Stewardship Generates weekly tribute letters for gifts made in honor or memory of individuals and produces soft-credit letters to recognize indirect donor contributions Other Routinely retrieves mail from the Foundation's PO Boxes Monitors the Foundation's reception area Performs duties in the absence of the Alumni Development Specialist I This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications Minimum Hiring Standards: High school diploma or GED and three years of administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit University Advancement Department : University Advancement

Location Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends Salary : $47,500 - $52,000 FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)