"Director of Gift Services"

Hiring Department

Advancement

Job Description

• Provide direction and support (via email/phone) to donors, team members, and other directors regarding university and government policies and procedures regarding donations and bio information.
• Guides managers/directors with planning new programs, fundraising efforts, and processes for Advancement. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term service and operational objectives and address resource and operational challenges.
• Serves on multiple committees and is in touch with various vendors to identify and test new technology to improve the team's accuracy and efficiencies.
• Supervises six full-time employees in processing over $100 million in donations annually.
• Donations must be recorded according to University and IRS guidelines. Oversee the issuing of tax receipts, coordinate training for new FTEs, procedure updates, career guidance, performance evaluation, etc.
• Guides Advancement and Fiscal Officers by requesting new gift accounts in the PeopleSoft system. Directs and handles setting up the new allocations in Advance to match the attributes assigned in the financial system and any modifications to existing fields.
• Reconciles the department's pending account, an interest-bearing account used to hold donations given before the account paperwork is finalized.
• Reconciles the department clearing account. All donated funds, in any form, to the university flow into this account (checks, cash, GIKs, credit cards, PayPal, stock, IRAs, etc.).
• Works with the Advancement Director of Compliance/Auditor to ensure that GASB/IRS donation standards are followed, and PCI standards are upheld.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Shift

M-F 8am-5pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Advancement Services within a higher education setting.
• Prior experience in managing and supervising a team with complex responsibilities.
• Experience recording athletic seating data for an NCAA Division I (D1) University.
• Expert knowledge of core technologies currently utilized in Advancement, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, CRMs, online giving platforms, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, writing, verbal, and presentation development.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Grade: UNC
University Title: DIRECTOR II ADVANCEMENT
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Other Information

Our benefits:

As one of Missouri’s largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:

• Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
• HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
• Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
• Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
• Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
• Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents.
• Time Off – Personal time off (PTO) as well as 10 paid holidays.
• Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!