What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Administration Coordinator position at University of Montana Foundation?
At the University of Montana Foundation, the lives we change will change the world. We inspire donors to bolster UM’s mission of providing an accessible, affordable, and world-class education.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of the University we serve, fostering an environment allowing us to inspire each other to our best work. We act with integrity and respect, and work to create a team where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
Why Work for Us?
- Retirement Planning: 403(b) employer contribution of 11%, no employee match required!
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Opportunity for a part-time remote work arrangement each week
- Generous Time off Benefits: Team members accrue four weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, with an additional 11 days of holiday leave
- Family Support: Paid parental leave for new parents
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, and short-term and long-term disability pay protection benefits
- Career Advancement: Professional development opportunities
- Competitive Pay: Candidates can request the starting pay range by emailing humanresources@supportum.org
About the Role:
The Fund Administration Coordinator is part of the Fund Administration team at the University of Montana Foundation. This position will support the Assistant Director of Fund Administration and act as a liaison to campus partners relating to scholarship administration.
This position assists with fund documentation and information that is routed, tracked, stored, and distributed as needed. In addition, the Coordinator must foster and sustain positive relationships with colleagues in the UM Foundation and at the University of Montana to facilitate communications regarding the activities of Fund Administration and the scholarship budgeting and awarding process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with drafting gift and fund documentation
- Assists with the creation and maintenance of funds and digital distribution and storage of fund documentation
- Collaborates with various University departments, units, and colleges regarding scholarship administration
- Assist with the compilation and distribution of the scholarship budget and related information to campus partners
- Assist with year-long intensive management of scholarship awards and donor information, including auditing awards
Ideal Candidate:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent
- One year of relevant work experience
- Extensive experience with current Microsoft Office software applications and a database application
- Bachelor’s degree and experience in database management, donor relations, fund administration or related areas preferred
The University of Montana Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process at the University of Montana Foundation, contact humanresources@supportum.org. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Priority Application Date:
- Monday, March 3, 2025. Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.
If you do not meet all the qualifications of the position, you are still encouraged to apply.
