Gift Associate

Gift Associate

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

The Gift Associate is responsible for daily processing of deposits for all charitable gifts for Augusta University and Augusta University Real Estate Foundations. The Gift Associate prepares accurate, timely and complete gift receipts for all donations to comply with applicable IRS regulations in addition to analysis and processing of daily gift batches into the donor database.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: General Responsibilities The Gift Associate is responsible for daily processing of deposits for all charitable gifts for Augusta University and Augusta University Real Estate Foundations. The Gift Associate prepares accurate, timely and complete gift receipts for all donations to comply with applicable IRS regulations in addition to analysis and processing of daily gift batches into the donor database. Process Daily Gift Batches Processes all dally gift batches Into the Raiser's Edge database Including web donations, credit card batch entries, cash, checks and all other transactions to appropriate fund in accordance with donor intent. foundation policies and all IRS rules and regulations governing contributions. Daily Gift acknowledgement Prepares daily gift acknowledgement letters for AUF and AUREF to ensure accurate and contemporaneous acknowledgements of gifts per IRS regulations. Process Gifts Received Processes all gifts received directly in Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement for deposit into affiliated entities of Augusta University to the appropriate fund in accordance with donor intent, foundation policies and all IRS rules and regulations governing contributions. Analyze Gifts Analyzes gifts to determine appropriate campaigns, funds and appeals for each gift to be processed and accurately and appropriately adds or enters changes to biographical, gift prospect management and other constituent database information as needed. Documentation of Gifts Ensures all proper gift documentation is obtained, scanned/filed and maintained in an organized manner for all electronic and hard copy files. Gift Reporting Produces daily gift batch reports, control reports and other ad hoc reports pertaining to gifts received as needed. Other Other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in related field and 3 years progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions. OR High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and six years progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.

Bachelor's degree, strong written and verbal skills, gift processing and Raiser's Edge knowledge and experience preferred.

Attention to detail, ability to remain very organized, ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Shift: Days/M-F Pay Band: B6 Salary Range: $18.85/hourly - $23.56/hourly Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 6/16/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. " Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success". Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.