Gift Agreement Analyst Development Analyst
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working/Functional Title
Gift Agreement Analyst
Position Summary
Position Description
Serves as a subject matter expert to University Development staff in the creation review and evaluation of documentation for new and revised gift agreements including the review of donor intent and the legal financial and administrative obligations incumbent upon the university. With support from the Office of the General Counsel and university partners reviews and provides guidance to development directors on specific language to address complicated and unusual circumstances. Supports in the maintenance of the endowment management system and maintains agreement storage across multiple platforms.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates documents in compliance with approved legal language and boilerplates; Prioritizes gathers screens and relays sensitive information received from University donors executives trustees faculty and staff; Develops and maintains positive relationships with various offices on- and off-campus.
- Establishes and maintains operating practices relevant to endowment tracking maintaining donor confidentiality and discretion when communicating sensitive information; Interprets University and unit policy protocol and administrative procedures in response to inquiries and initiates necessary action.
- Assembles and analyzes reports gathering pertinent information for endowment processing and tracking; Compiles and analyzes information to produce and assist with departmental reports; Compiles and analyzes data and reports and provides administrative support for projects; Monitors the integrity of the endowment data stored within University Advancement database.
- Conducts training to support and administrative professional staff on the policy procedures and protocol for endowment processing; Serves as backup to other support staff when needed.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications Public Relations Marketing and/or Business; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional fundraising public relations marketing higher education fundraising; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office management including developing reports utilizing work processing database and spreadsheet software. One to three years of experience providing executive level support including but not limited to confidential office protocol. Experience in drafting or reviewing legal/contractual documents in higher education or nonprofit setting. Familiarity with UPMIFA and endowment management principles.
Strong technical abilities and excellent grammatical skills. Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills and an ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality multi-task and balance and prioritize multiple projects. Experience in Ascend AdobeSign and SharePoint.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Patricia Karam Director of Talent Acquisition at .
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
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Work Hours
8 am - 5 pm with possible evenings and weekends
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Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends September 30 2025 at 11:55 P.M.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
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- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
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