Advancement Services Assistant, Lvl 5/6 Development - Systems Management
Job Description
Advancement Services Assistant, Lvl 5/6
Development - Systems Management, Lincoln Center
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Services, the Advancement
Services Assistant (Level 5/6) provides foundational support in the Development
and University Alumni Relations’ (DAUR) work of engaging alumni, donors, and
other external constituents by performing a broad range of responsibilities.
Essential Functions
∙Performs daily contribution processing and reconciliation.
∙Handles biographical data collection, entry, and validation.
∙Performs regular audits and reconciliations and feeds them to the general
ledger.
∙Focuses on data quality and integrity, research, troubleshooting data
issues, proper storage and destruction of records.
∙Assists with business process maintenance.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙High School Diploma or Equivalent.
∙Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel spreadsheet
skills, including macros, pivot tables, etc.
∙Ability to multi-task and consistently handle a myriad of gift, pledge, and
other data processing situations in accordance with department protocols
in a fast-paced work environment
∙Expertise in data entry related to financial and constituent record
information.
∙Extensive experience working with customer relationship management
(CRM) systems.
∙Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and make
accurate independent decisions regarding appropriate recording and
retrieval of data.
∙Flexibility and adaptability in a complex and evolving technical ecosystem.
∙Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
∙Strong customer service orientation.
∙Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
∙Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with appropriate
discretion.
∙Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business, computer science, or a related
field.
∙Experience working in higher education or non-profit institutions,
especially in the areas of advancement, alumni relations, or fundraising.
∙Experience in MS Dynamics-based CRM and/or Anthology Encompass.
Minimum Biweekly Salary for Level 6 Internal Applicants who meet criteria:
$2,324.88
Maximum Biweekly Salary for Level 6 Internal Applicants who meet criteria:
$2,324.88
Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,133.10
Maximum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,133.10
Union Affiliation: Local 153
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8223
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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