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Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES2140P
Home Org Name
Advancement Finance
Division Name
Senior VP, Advancement
Position Title
TES Biographical & Gift Specialist
Estimated Hours Per Week
20-30
Anticipated Length of Assignment
12 months
Job Summary
Advancement at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a TES Biographical & Gift Specialist to play key part of the Advancement Finance team whose daily work contributes to a comprehensive dataset of alumni and constituent information. With a focus on accuracy, the position actively records gift, biographical and other related data to ensure the most comprehensive database of record possible for AU Advancement.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
- Researches and analyzes relevant documentation, and inputs data from the receipt of gifts from donors to Auburn University, Auburn University Foundation, Auburn University Real Estate Foundation, Tigers Unlimited Foundation, Auburn Alumni Association, and Auburn Montgomery. Accurately determines donor intent and gift purpose in recording gift checks and other giving instruments in donor records systems. Processes gifts and pledges in accordance with Auburn University and CASE policies, and IRS regulations.
- Ensures timely gift and/or records updates, allowing for receipts and record changes to be made according to leading industry practices.
- Enhances business processes, including automation where possible, for uploading and reconciling data from various sources into the fundraising system of record and other integrated systems.
- Works closely with staff across Advancement, including finance, IT, and fundraising colleagues to standardize and streamline the setup, facilitation and execution of gift agreements, allocation creation, and related entries or coding assignments across systems.
- Ensures the accuracy of data and gift information to provide for the most comprehensive recordkeeping possible. Maximize the use of tools, systems, and business processes to find efficiencies and expedite data input. Accuracy of data and gift information contributes to comprehensive reporting including industry and university reports (e.g. surveys, year-end compliance, VSE, 990s, and financial gift accounting).
- Applies organizational policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to data and gift accounting standards.
- Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Communications, or relevant field.
- 3 years experience in data management, data analysis or financial support services.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$20.00/hour
Work Hours
20-30
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
02/16/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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