Job Description

Title: Advancement Coordinator

Employee Classification: Advancement Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-University Advancement

SubDivision-Department: DAL-University Advancement

Department: DAL-University Advancement-545000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu

Department Summary

The UNT Dallas Office of Advancement, part of the UNT Division of University Advancement, focuses on cultivating relationships, soliciting contributions, and providing stewardship to support the university's growth and success through philanthropy and engagement.

The Advancement Coordinator will provide campus wide support for processing donations and accounts receivable payments.

This role is responsible for gift entry and receipting, assisting with gift reconciliations, prospect research to advance fundraising activities, team coordinator, and events support.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or four years of related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, detail, and ability to prioritize and manage workload in a dynamic environment.
• Positive attitude, relationship building skills, high-level of self-motivation, and strong work ethic.
• Demonstration ability to work independently and as part of a team, to think ahead and be a problem-solver.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong written, verbal communication, and customer service skills.

Job Duties

• Performs timely and accurate data entry of donor data and gift information into the Raiser's Edge database.
• Analyze gifts to determine appropriate fund, donor intent, and stewardship.
• Coordinates gift deposits and monthly reconciliation with the Budget Office and Controller Office to ensure accuracy between accounting, budget, and donor databases.
• Generates gift receipts and coordinates donor acknowledgment materials.
• Support the VP of Advancement with donor research, maintains a log for donor engagement, and assist with events.
• Set up gift pledges and process and send out pledge reminders.
• Generates fundraising and constituent reports from the Raiser's Edge database.
• Participate in annual audit.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.