University of Missouri-Columbia · 14 hours ago
Advancement Records Specialist
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Advancement Records Specialist to join their Office of Advancement. This role involves processing gifts, maintaining a donor database, and providing customer service related to gift activity.
Education
Responsibilities
Understand university gift acceptance policies
Understand IRS charitable giving guidelines
Understand proper cash handling and fiscal procedures
Receive, prepare, and process gifts from individual and organizational donors
Preparing checks/cash for deposit into the university bank account
Data entry of gifts into Advance CRM and receipt production
Process requests for MU license plate use authorization program and prepare reminder cards/letters for Mizzou license plate holder renewals
Provide customer service representation in person, via email, and over the phone for questions related to gift activity
Assist with daily gift mail
Identify issues & concerns and elevate them to the supervisor for review
Communicate with donors and unit representatives professionally and in a timely & accurate manner concerning gifts, pledges, and departmental inquiries
Securing/handling sensitive materials
Attention to detail, ability to meet crucial deadlines, and ability to work independently
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to research additional information when required and identify failures to follow policy
Experience with computer data entry, document imaging, and spreadsheets is preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
Time Off – Personal time off (PTO) as well as 10 paid holidays.
Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
Founded in 2011Columbia, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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