What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advancement Services Coordinator position at Go McPherson Career Center?
Want to join a close-knit office setting for a college with a future of tremendous possibility? Do you like to work behind-the-scenes, focusing on the details of an operation while also recognizing the generosity of others? If yes, then now is an opportune time to join one of the most productive and impactful higher education Advancement Offices in the state of Kansas.
The advancement team at McPherson College preserves the legacy and builds the future of McPherson College through alumni and constituent engagement, events, and highly personalized fundraising.
Overseeing the area of advancement services, the Advancement Services Coordinator ensures an efficient and productive operation. Primary responsibilities of the position are charitable gift processing & reporting, data integrity, and donor relations.
About 60% of the job involves record keeping for charitable gifts, processing those gifts, and preparing regular reports on charitable giving. 30% of the role is managing the Jenzabar Advancement constituent relationship management (CRM) database. This role creates, maintains, and follows the processes and procedures developed for advancement services. The final 10% is donor relations activities, including recognition events and other efforts to show appreciation to supporters of McPherson College.
Ideal characteristics that the new hire will possess are consistency, accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
This is a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt position which is eligible for all college benefits, including an industry-leading 10% employer match to the employee’s retirement plan. Tuition reimbursement and annual compensation increases are also available for this position.
Experience and proficiency working with the Jenzabar Advancement CRM or comparable CRM system is highly desired. So is prior experience with high volume transaction processing. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills necessary. Expert user in Microsoft Office and Teams, Adobe, and Smartsheet. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Please complete the online application at:
https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/advancement-services-coordinator/
and attach a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Position is open until filled.
McPherson College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution. It is located in McPherson, Kansas, about one hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state. The college was founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren. McPherson College has been recognized for 9 consecutive years as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education. A $1 billion endowment gift commitment made to McPherson College in 2023 has created opportunities to transform the school into one of the best small colleges in the U.S.
In accordance with state and federal law, McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all College programs, activities, and services, including, but not limited to, academics, athletics, other extracurricular activities
