Experienced Gift and Data Entry Assistant – Advancement Services at arenaflex

Join arenaflex, a leading institution in higher education, as we seek a highly skilled and detail-oriented Gift and Data Entry Assistant to join our Advancement Services team in Lincoln, NE. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of gift records, donor acknowledgments, and constituent data. If you have a passion for higher education, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a dynamic and innovative institution that values excellence in education, research, and community engagement. Our commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and inclusivity has earned us a reputation as a leader in higher education. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated group of professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of our students, alumni, and community.

Responsibilities

As a Gift and Data Entry Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and accurately keeping current the gift record system and acknowledgment processing of gifts and pledges received by arenaflex.
• Managing and maintaining gift forms, making adjustments to past gifts as appropriate, researching, and answering questions of other Advancement staff.
• Writing gift processing procedures and workflows for the Advancement Services manual.
• Working with the business office to balance accounts and providing information to the business office about gift processing.
• Assisting with audits as needed, adhering to established audit controls, security measures, and confidential/privacy standards.
• Responding to donor and gift inquiries while delivering excellent customer service and performing any necessary follow-up.
• Performing technical setup for gifts, keeping informed and up to date about compliance with IRS regulations, FASB accounting principles, and CASE standards related to gifts.
• Updating CRM constituent records with biographical information, including employment, family relationship, and all other relevant constituent information.
• Providing biographical and gift record information to members of the Advancement staff and the arenaflex community.
• Managing gift sessions, publications, and other pertinent documentation within CRM or the shared drives.
• Serving as Alumni Class Notes writer and editor, providing alumni information for the Archways magazine.
• Preparing an annual plan of work, including specific goals, expected results, standards of performance, and budgetary needs.
• Co-managing the ISADV and ADV-gifts email folders.
• Researching biographical updates and changes for data integrity.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree preferred, or two years of gift entry or other related experience.
• One year of data entry, database experience required. Financial background preferred.
• The ability to learn and retain detailed and unique gift and data entry processing.
• Familiarity with computer records systems and data retrieval.
• The ability to respond positively to frequent shifts in deadlines, work well under pressure, and meet scheduled and unscheduled deadlines.
• The ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and responsiveness to changes in procedures and policies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A personable and cooperative attitude.

Benefits and Compensation

arenaflex offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Significant vacation and holiday package
• 100% undergraduate tuition discount for dependents after one year of service
• Other benefits and perks

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to the following URL: [insert URL]. arenaflex encourages applicants to address how one or more of their personal values and characteristics align with our institution's values and how they would contribute to them in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

Apply Now!

Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team at arenaflex. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in higher education! Apply for this job