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Gift Administration agent:Job description:
Gift Administration agentWho we areWhy Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the world's first quantum computer on a university campus. Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of practice advancing scientific and technological expertise, Rensselaer remains focused on covering global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To lgain more, please visit . Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! Job Summary The Gift Administration agent composes all gift agreements for major donors at the Institute in collaboration with major gift agents, financial offices, and other advancement team members. The Gift Administration agent is responsible for managing and superviseing all endowed funds from inception through completion, ensuring all endowed fund agreements are written and executed in conformity with the highest standards in the industry. Minimum Qualifications » Bachelor's Degree » Four (4) or more years practice in a large complex and dynamic organization working in positions/functions involving compliance, strategic communications, writing, data management, and/or donor relations significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered. Preferred Qualifications » Prior practice in higher education » Prior practice working in a legal or finance related profession Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities » expertise of fundraising practices, IRS regulations as they pertain to charitable giving, CASE or AHP guidelines preferred » expertise of legal language and agreements » Strong sense of tact and discretion; capability to work responsibly and judiciously with confidential and sensitive information » Requires excellent interpersonal expertise; capability to work well with colleagues, institute administrators, faculty and alumni in a pro-active, customer-service oriented manner » Effective organizational expertise with the capability to manage and execute multiple projects in a deadline, detail-oriented environment » Strong analytical and reporting expertise; analytical thinking and complex problem-solving expertise, taking general information and translating into sound documentation » capability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing » Strong attention to detail » Requires a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word (merges, advanced formatting) and Microsoft Excel (including sorting and data comparison) and PowerPoint and working within large-scale digital databases » Working expertise of fundraising Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) software preferred Representative Job tasks » Draft formal pledge documents and legal donor gift fund agreements. Work with gift agents, advancement services, legal counsel, and the Institute's financial offices, ensuring that all agreements are crafted according to RPI policies and practices. » Track agreements through signatory and fund creation processes starting with digital project management workflow and ending with the advancement's data management system. » Manage the establishment of all endowed funds from inception to completion, including writing all agreements, working with development agents, donors, Finance, the President's office, Provost, Deans, Department chairs, faculty, Financial Aid, Advancement Services, or others as necessary to assure that agreements are written and executed in compliance with Institute regulations. » Provide oversight and direction to campus constituents to ensure proper compliance and expenditures of endowed funds (including the Provost, Deans, Faculty, Department chairs) with the Sr Donor Impact agent. Ensure that the budget managers of the five schools are aware of new endowed funds for which their departments have responsibility. Shift Business Hours: Monday - Friday TravelNo travel Driving No Driving Starting income/Rate Expected hiring range: $65,000 - $73,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. Application instructions Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Culture of Safety at Rensselaer Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community. Total Compensation and Benefits Information Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit . Skills:
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