"Gift Processing Specialist - Advancement Operations"

Job Summary:

The Gift Processing Specialist is an integral part of the University Advancement team, having primary responsibility for receiving, recording, and receipting gifts to Texas Christian University.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Receives, processes and receipts gifts of various kinds as they come into the university through a variety of methods.
2. Verifies all pertinent information provided at the time the gift was made and make necessary record changes to the gift accounting system.
3. Records and maintains all pledges and recurring gifts as well as imaging support for these gift commitments.
4. Performs monthly reconciliation of gift records with entries into the general ledger.
5. Identifies companies that provide matching gifts to employees and maintains the verification process for obtaining these gifts.
6. Provides support to other areas of Advancement as necessary, including back-up as requested.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic office techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of basic research techniques.
• Skill in effective accuracy with keyboarding.
• Skill in accuracy with numbers.
• Skill in Microsoft Windows navigation skills.
• Ability to operate a computer using basic software.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review and validate data.
• Ability to work independently.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.