What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advancement Services Specialist position at Freed-Hardeman University?
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Processing and acknowledging gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching claims, memorial gifts, in-honor gifts, and other contributions to the University which may often be of significant dollar value.
Report preparation, systems documentation, records maintenance, timeliness and efficiency of gift processing, reconciliation and transfer of funds to appropriate accounts, and the deposit and acknowledgment of gifts.
Assist with the Benefit Dinner ticketing process prior to the annual December event and on the day of the event.
Assist with maintaining and updating alumni/donor records in the Raiser’s Edge database.
Ability to use discretion in working with confidential and sensitive data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Detail Oriented – attentive to specific details and possesses a strong desire for the task to be completed correctly every time.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Social Skills- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do; adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Database Skills
Comfortable working extensively in Microsoft Excel.
Prior experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge database is a plus.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.
