"Gift Intention Specialist"

Gift Intention Specialist

Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Gift Intention Specialist in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts.

Position Summary

Gift Intention Specialist serves to perform all functions related to gift intentions processes, including reviewing, interpreting, researching, and the creation of new and revised commitments, pledge bill reminders. This position is responsible for a suite of quarterly pledge-related reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret gift agreements to ensure correct and complete recording of pledge commitments and adjustments, in accordance with CASE, IRS and GAAP standards.
• Research pledge related topics for customers, partners and donors through resolution.
• Create, analyze and maintain accurate and complete reports related to pledge activity for divisional leadership and for Cornell financial partners.
• Support the gift intention team with workflow and workload in dynamically changing environment.
• Seek avenues of efficiencies in process and tasks while maintaining mission, standards, and goals of the organization.

About Alumni Affairs and Development

Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development division, widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, connects alumni, parents and friends with opportunities to advance the university's mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team, you'll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in self-directed, proactive work within a team environment
• Ability to analyze data, implore professional judgement and critical thinking skills to ensure data integrity, to meet customer and partner needs, and meet timely deliverables
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Strong reporting skills and technology acumen
• Resilience amidst constantly changing work environment while maintaining prioritization within high level of work volume

Work Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

University Job Title: Finance Specialist III

Job Family: Fin/Budget/Planning

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $77,831.00 - $90,453.00

Remote Option Availability: Hybrid

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.