"Senior Gift Processing Specialist"

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission to advance the University for years to come, this $3B comprehensive campaign prioritizes Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

Job Description: Reports to the Assistant Director, Gift Management. This role is responsible for the complex processing and distribution of University gifts received through various channels.

In addition to general gift processing, you will manage the analysis and processing of high-value and complex assets, including transfers of securities, gifts-in-kind, and gifts or pledges of $10,000 or more, including those from donor-advised funds and foundations.

This position also serves as the primary lead for processing matching corporate gifts, navigating complex online portals, and liaising with fundraisers and corporations to ensure BC adheres to all matching gift guidelines and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Entry and reconciliation of large gifts, securities, pledges, and third-party payments.
• Responsible for matching gift processing, which involves managing multiple logins for various matching gift portals, sorting consolidated wire transfers, and calculating applicable fees.
• Scrutinizes all gifts, including matching corporate gifts, for proper processing, reconciles batches, processes, and archives transactions from telemarketing and fundraising websites.
• Serves as the point person for donors regarding tax receipts and matching gift restrictions.
• Train new and temporary employees on gift processing functions and data standards.

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

• Prioritization of key constituent, high-value, and high-touch gifts for immediate processing.
• Research and evaluation of complex gifts, gifts-in-kind, and securities.
• Oversee the calculation of allowable gifts related to Athletic seating requirements.
• Respond to calls and emails from fundraisers, donors, campus partners, and external partners regarding gift processing, matching gifts, and receipting.
• Contact donors regarding numerous issues, including declined credit cards.
• Creation of new online matching gift confirmation accounts.
• Direct involvement with third-party vendors.
• Direct contact with the Controller's Office, when applicable.

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• Maintain highly detailed and confidential work.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Basic knowledge of Accounting.
• Supervisory support for temporary and student staff.
• Extensive knowledge with MS Office components, Google Suite, strong Excel skills, and experience with Blackbaud CRM reporting and query functions.

The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations: Sr. Gift Processing Specialist: $46,600 - $58,250

Requirements

A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of progressively responsible experience working with financial and accounting data. Prior experience with charitable gifts under $10,000, along with a foundational understanding of accounting, is preferred.

A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to process gifts in a timely and accurate manner while meeting obligatory deadlines. Dependability is essential to ensure consistent data input and output.

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage highly detailed, confidential work both independently and as part of a team.

During the crucial calendar year-end period, Gift Processing staff will often work on days when the University is closed to process and acknowledge gifts in accordance with professional and legal requirements. At fiscal year-end, another demanding period of the year, vacations and scheduled time off are not usually granted (May through mid-June).

The Office of University Advancement supports Boston College's mission by promoting a culture of inclusion that values every individual. Our recruiting practices support our commitment to building diverse teams that reflect our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook