Job Description
Position Number:
100276
Title:
Program Manager
Functional Title:
Program Manager of Gift Acceptance
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPUR-Financial Management
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Program Manager of Gift Acceptance will report to the Assistant Director of Gift Acceptance and is responsible for day-to-day quality assurance related to the gift processing cycle for charitable contributions to the University of Maryland College Park.
The Manager will propose, develop and ensure adherence to policies and procedures for the Office of Gift Acceptance. They will perform quality control processes in order to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the donor database (Ellucian Advance). They will maintain written documentation of departmental policies and procedures. The Manager will exhibit a high degree of professionalism in promoting a friendly and helpful customer service atmosphere in order to help the University of Maryland College Park fulfill their fundraising goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Candidates must have experience in a development, gift administration, high volume data entry or related environment. Customer service experience is also required. A equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for a degree (see below).
- 3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; OR
- 5 years of experience with an Associate’s Degree; OR
- 7 years of experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent proofreading skills, attention to detail with unparalleled accuracy and an overall commitment to data integrity.
- Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
- Excellent judgment and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Able to develop a broad knowledge of the institution’s programs, practices, policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
- Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency with a wide range of software including relational databases (primarily end-user), word processing and spreadsheets.
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to clearly explain a variety of policies and procedures to all levels of customers and University staff, including gift acceptance, development, college administrators, College Park Foundation and University System of Maryland.
- Ability to learn, interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures with minimal guidance.
This position requires the ability to work evening, weekend and holiday hours based on workload and/or deadlines, especially during fiscal and calendar year end.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of CASE Management and Reporting Standards, IRS guidelines, and GASB accounting standards.
- Familiarity with current nonprofit industry best practices relevant to data management and gift administration.
Additional Information:
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Salary range is mid $50,000s to low $70,00s.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
- Requires frequent use of desktop computer in office setting.
- May require sitting for extended periods of time.
- Requires travel to various campus locations for meetings and divisional event attendance.
- Requires additional evening, weekend and holiday hours during fiscal and calendar year-end processing.
- May require infrequent in-state or out-of-state travel for professional association meetings/conferences.
Posting Date:
05/25/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
06/15/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.