Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Services, the Advancement Services Assistant (Level 5/6) provides foundational support in the Development and University Alumni Relations’ (DAUR) work of engaging alumni, donors, and other external constituents by performing a broad range of responsibilities. Essential Functions Performs daily contribution processing and reconciliation. Handles biographical data collection, entry, and validation. Performs regular audits and reconciliations and feeds them to the general ledger. Focuses on data quality and integrity, research, troubleshooting data issues, proper storage and destruction of records. Assists with business process maintenance. Essential Functions Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others. Required Qualifications: Education and Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent. Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel spreadsheet skills, including macros, pivot tables, etc. Ability to multi-task and consistently handle a myriad of gift, pledge, and other data processing situations in accordance with department protocols in a fast-paced work environment. Expertise in data entry related to financial and constituent record information. Extensive experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and make accurate independent decisions regarding appropriate recording and retrieval of data. Flexibility and adaptability in a complex and evolving technical ecosystem. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong customer service orientation. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business, computer science, or a related field. Experience working in higher education or non-profit institutions, especially in the areas of advancement, alumni relations, or fundraising. Experience in MS Dynamics-based CRM and/or Anthology Encompass. Minimum Biweekly Salary for Level 6 Internal Applicants who meet criteria $2,324.88 Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others $2,133.10 Union Affiliation Local 153 Posting Number C051P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 09/24/2024 Special Instructions Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Physical Activity and Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter Other Optional Documents: Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Do you have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience? Yes No J-18808-Ljbffr