What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endowment Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences position at The University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Endowment Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences
College of Natural Sciences
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes
The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu.
Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to join our team. The selected candidate will work closely with College of Natural Sciences leadership to maximize the effective and strategic utilization of endowment distributions. This role is crucial in ensuring that endowment resources are allocated in ways that align with the college's mission and goals, thereby enhancing our capacity to drive innovation and foster academic excellence.
Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration and 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a financial setting. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Experience with planning, forecasting, cost and financial analysis. A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, Smartsheet and DocuSign. Professional oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently with little supervision and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Ability to work with various constituents including unit staff and senior leadership. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of UT-Austin academic business functions. Demonstrated knowledge of UT business systems and tools (i.e. DEFINE, Workday, Cognos, PowerBI, etc.).
Salary Range
$65,000 Depending on Qualifications
Working Conditions
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Endowment Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences
College of Natural Sciences
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes
The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu.
Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to join our team. The selected candidate will work closely with College of Natural Sciences leadership to maximize the effective and strategic utilization of endowment distributions. This role is crucial in ensuring that endowment resources are allocated in ways that align with the college's mission and goals, thereby enhancing our capacity to drive innovation and foster academic excellence.
Responsibilities
- Work with College of Natural Sciences leadership to maximize strategic utilization of endowment distributions.
- Oversee preparation of annual endowment distribution budgets. Review and approve departmental endowment budgets, prepare Dean's Office endowment budgets.
- Prepare and maintain financial reporting for endowments. Maintain database containing endowment related commitment documentation. Respond to request for information on endowments.
- Coordinate with College of Natural Sciences Development Office and the University Development Office to ensure endowments are in compliance with donor criteria and university rules.
- Maintain costing allocations for salary appointments made on endowments.
- Coordinate with College of Natural Sciences Faculty Affairs to manage proposals for faculty endowed holder and fellow appointments, associated financial allocations, and recruitment packages
- Other related functions as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration and 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a financial setting. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Experience with planning, forecasting, cost and financial analysis. A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, Smartsheet and DocuSign. Professional oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently with little supervision and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Ability to work with various constituents including unit staff and senior leadership. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of UT-Austin academic business functions. Demonstrated knowledge of UT business systems and tools (i.e. DEFINE, Workday, Cognos, PowerBI, etc.).
Salary Range
$65,000 Depending on Qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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