Donor Compliance Manager

ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia States status as a national leader in student success research and innovation and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni engaging donors and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars were helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments including Development Corporate & Foundation Relations Alumni Relations and the Georgia State University Foundation.

Georgia State University Foundation Inc.

At the Georgia State University Foundation we approach our work with passion to be excellent to positively impact the Universitys donors on all levels and to find innovative ways to ensure that we uphold the mission of the University. The foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with appropriate state governing authorities. By Supporting GSUs mission through these contributions the Foundation works with the rest of the University Advancement to identify cultivate solicit and steward donors.

These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify cultivate and steward donors.

Are you ready for us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

University Advancement is seeking (1)Donor Compliance Managerto join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE

• Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Job Duties

• Responsible for managing each workflow process for all types of Foundation-sponsored student aid producing related financial reports ensuring the accuracy of reported information and related communication with Divisions Colleges and Departments. Responsible for collaborating with colleagues throughout the GSU community to ensure compliance with workflow process communicating the availability of unspent funds to encourage timely awarding and responding to inquiries regarding the process.

• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements GSU policies and procedures and Foundation donor restrictions for all scholarship transactions funded by the Foundation. Maintains credentials to the Foundation General Ledger system GSU Student Information System GSU University Scholarship System (scholarship administration application) and new systems as required when available.

• Serves as the administrative liaison between GSU Foundation and GSU Divisions Units Colleges and Departments for all transactions related to Foundation sponsored scholarships awards and student aid for any existing or new GSU University Scholarship System. Acquires implements and maintains knowledge of accounting practices university policies and procedures and federal administration related to scholarships awards and student aid.

• Ensures the availability of funds for all requests received and monitors budget activity. Works with the Foundation Accounts Payable Manager and Budget Manager to ensure scholarship awards are paid/funded through GSU Financial Aid and assists with term reconciliations of all Foundation scholarship awards with GSU records

• Monitors scholarship agreements and purpose statements to ensure usage of funds is in compliance with donor intent. Serves as a resource to the GSU community on best practices in student awards administration ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Assists with annual Scholarship Blueprint instruction memo including workflow and related directions for the awarding of scholarships awards and student aid.

• Coordinates with Division College and Department scholarship coordinators and department contacts assisting with orientation training workshops written workflow materials and forms related to the GSU University Scholarship System.

• Assists the CFO Comptroller and other Foundation Accounting Department staff with projects as requested.

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.

• Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends when necessary and travel (via plane train or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Systems of Non-Profit Management and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter outlining your experiences as it relates to the purpose and mission of GSU Advancement.

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