Gift Accounting Coordinator
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Gift Accounting Coordinator
Job Description:
The Gift Accounting Coordinator serves as an integral member of the gift processing team, supporting the accurate recording and administration of charitable contributions to the university. The Coordinator responds to constituent inquiries regarding gifts and pledges, assists with matching gift programs, and maintains related documentation and records. This position also manages matching gift-related communication with donors, companies, and third-party providers to secure all eligible matching gifts while helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of gift records.
This position reports to the Manager of Advancement Data and Gift Processing within Advancement Services.
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.
Essential Functions:
- Interfaces with donors and development staff to respond to questions and requests for more information, including pledge status reports and assistance with matching gifts.
- Actively participates as a member of the gift processing team, trained in all aspects of gift entry, reporting, and reminders.
- Maintains up-to-date accounts with matching gift companies and third-party providers.
- Processes matching gift forms and tracks matching gift progress in Slate.
- Provides backup support for constituent record maintenance and acknowledgement production when needed
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. This position works 35 hours per week with occasional nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of 3 years' experience in an administrative or accounting function or a combination of education and experience from which a similar background would be obtained.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Experience working with a comprehensive database and some knowledge of gift and pledge transactions.
- Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; experience with Slate, or another relational database is a plus.
- Must be sensitive to confidential personal, giving and asset information, and must be able to work in an office setting and follow organizational protocol.
- The ideal candidate will have familiarity with higher education and the critical role information and data play in alumni and development affairs.
- Collegiality, a positive outlook, and a desire to set an example with a strong work ethic are essential. Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to be self-directed and proactively suggest process improvement.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at: http://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities
Position Type:
Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible
Compensation:
The expected pay rate for this position is between $23.67 - $27.46 per hour. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.
Washington and Lee University also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L and benefits, visit jobs.wlu.edu.
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
To apply, visit: https://wlu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WLUCareers/job/Lexington-VA/Gift-Accounting-Coordinator_R1436
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About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations, all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests.
- Telephone
- 5404588355
- Location
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204 W. Washington St
Lexington
VA
24450
United States
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