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Gift Associate
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Position Number: 5227053
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Gift Associate

Job ID: 271548
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

We are committed to the growth and prosperity of the university and its programs, scholarships, facilities, academic quality, research capacity and outreach.

Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement nurtures relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and the campus community to encourage support for Augusta University students, programs and the university environment. We engage our many stakeholders, secure private support through a donor-centered approach, steward and manage gifts, foster community outreach, and tell our story broadly to strengthen the university.

Our mission is to generate greater engagement and philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and the community at large for the teaching, scholarship, research, clinical, and service missions of Augusta University. Our goal is to be an enabling force in our organization by helping the university, our donors, partners, and friends to discover what's next.

Job Summary

The Gift Associate is responsible for daily processing of deposits for all charitable gifts for Augusta University and Augusta University Real Estate Foundations. The Gift Associate prepares accurate, timely and complete gift receipts for all donations to comply with applicable IRS regulations in addition to analysis and processing of daily gift batches into the donor database.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Process Daily Gift Batches: Processes all dally gift batches into the Raiser's Edge database Including web donations, credit card batch entries, cash, checks, and all other transactions to appropriate fund in accordance with donor intent. foundation policies and all IRS rules and regulations governing contributions.

Daily Gift Acknowledgement: Prepares daily gift acknowledgement letters for AUF and AUREF to ensure accurate and contemporaneous acknowledgements of gifts per IRS regulations.

Process Gifts Received: Processes all gifts received directly in Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement for deposit into affiliated entities of Augusta University to the appropriate fund in accordance with donor intent, foundation policies and all IRS rules and regulations governing contributions.

Analyze Gifts: Analyzes gifts to determine appropriate campaigns, funds and appeals for each gift to be processed and accurately and appropriately adds or enters changes to biographical, gift prospect management and other constituent database information as needed.

Gift Documentation: Ensures all proper gift documentation is obtained, scanned/filed, and maintained in an organized manner for all electronic and hard copy files.

Gift Reporting: Produces daily gift batch reports, control reports and other ad hoc reports pertaining to gifts received as needed.

Other: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in related field and three years progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions

OR

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and six years progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Experience

Gift processing and Raiser's Edge knowledge and experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Attention to detail. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Organizational skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday

Pay Grade: 13

Salary Minimum: $16.19 - Midpoint: $21.85

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 4/30/24 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 271548

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=271548&PostingSeq=1