Advancement Records Specialist

Advancement

Join the Office of Advancement as an Advancement Records Specialist and work with other dynamic staff members to receive, prepare, and process gifts and maintain a donor database in Advance CRM. Come be a part of a team culture within the Office of Advancement.

Various duties involved recording gifts and donor biographical information on behalf of the university as assigned.

Gift Processing:

• Understand university gift acceptance policies.
• Understand IRS charitable giving guidelines.
• Understand proper cash handling and fiscal procedures.
• Receive, prepare, and process gifts from individual and organization donors.
• Preparing checks/cash for deposit into the university bank account.
• Data entry of gifts into Advance CRM and receipt production.
• Process requests for MU license plate use authorization program and prepare reminder cards/letters for Mizzou license plate holder renewals.
• Provide customer service representation in person, via email, and over the phone for questions related to gift activity.
• Assist with daily gift mail.

Other Duties:

• Identify issues & concerns and elevate them to supervisor for review.
• Communicate with donors and unit representatives professionally and in a timely, accurate manner concerning gifts, pledges, and departmental inquiries.
• Securing/handling sensitive materials.

M-F 8am-5pm.

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to research additional information when required and identify when requests do not follow policy.
• Experience with computer data entry, preceptive content document imaging, and experience with spreadsheets preferred.
• Attention to detail, ability to meet crucial deadlines, and ability to work independently.
  
  

Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 hourly

Grade: GGS--07

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Resume and Cover Letter

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 9 paid holidays.
* Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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