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 universitys 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

Cornells 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 universitys mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team youll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits Working at Cornell.

• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell

• Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits Working at Cornell

• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards Working at Cornell.

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