"ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-GIFTS & RECORDS ADMINISTRATION"

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-GIFTS & RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Position Summary:

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Associate Director of Gift and Records Administration to work in the Office of Advancement with the Gift and Biographical Records team. This position will assist and manage the gift and biographical record processing responsible for the required data entry for all philanthropic contributions and constituent data. The Associate Director will support the creation, implementation and management of internal data entry policies and procedures for the successful recording, maintaining, receipting, and documenting of gifts and grants. The incumbent will be accountable for accurate and timely administration contributions to ensure they are in accordance with IRS regulations and CASE standards.

The Associate Director of Gift and Records Administration will report directly to the Director of Gift and Biographical Records in the Office of Advancement.

This position is a hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates and executes the processing of gifts, pledges, online gifts, matching gifts, deferred gifts and other contributions.
2. Assist in drafting and reviewing gift and pledge agreements in alignment with university policy.
3. Oversees and commits basic accounting processes associated with UAB accounting system(s) and UAB financial tools, which include but are not limited to new account create, journal entries and designations
4. Assists the Director of Gifts & Records Administration in the supervision, hiring, evaluation and onboarding of UAB employees particularly in the gift entry and biographical maintenance functions within fundraising system and ensure the accuracy and promptness of data entry. Assists with timekeeping and human resource management within the team.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range:

$52,555 - $60,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and five (5) years of related experience is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirements.

Preferences:

• Data Processing experience
• Records Management
• Bookkeeping or accounting knowledge
• Customer service oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of CASE guidelines and IRS principles related to charitable contributions preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Thorough accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to exercise sound independent judgment and follow established protocols and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of technology, including fundraising CRMs, tools, and related software such as Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills
• Must reflect and represent the organization's values which are teamwork, accountability, service, trust, integrity and excellence.