Assistant Director, Gift Services

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

Oversee specific high-level gift administration tasks, business processes, and training in addition to day-to-day management of the Gift Processing team.

Responsibilities:

1. Daily supervision of Gift Services team focusing particularly in the areas of accuracy, responsiveness, efficient processes, and operational needs. Assists in managing the day-to-day of all gift processing functions. Serve as back up for processing of batches as needed.

2. Responsible for High-Level Gift Administration projects such as evaluating the quarterly research foundation files, handling the monthly pledge reminders, completing complex giving summaries, and the year-end tax letters.

3. Is the resident expert for other personnel involved in gift entry, resolving problems arising from ambiguity of data and revising policies and procedures as needed; consults with supervisor if decisions require major changes in specified procedures.

4. Creates and maintains documentation and processes for colleges and units to allow for ease in submitting gifts and requests to the processing group.

5. Serves as department liaison on revenue generating projects – ex. Senior class gift, Day of Giving, Faculty/Staff campaign.

6. Evaluate present systems to determine whether some functions can be automated to improve turnaround time.

7. Maintains solid understanding of IRS charitable contribution rules and regulations. Stays abreast of emerging trends in the field of philanthropic gift recording.

8. Ensure that all staff are cross trained as appropriate in each of the functional areas within advancement services. Assist with training new division employees.

9. Participate in associations and other professional networks to advance UCF’s practice and establish UCF Advancement as an industry thought leader.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred experience with Blackbaud CRM.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Oversee specific high level gift administration tasks, business processes, and training in addition to day to day management of the Gift Processing team.

Department

UCF Foundation – Accounting

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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