Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University’s residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity:

The Manager of Gift Administration is responsible for overseeing the processing of gifts and donor receipts, including tracking pledges and matching gifts.

The Manager, with employee and student support allocated to them, collects data and maintains information for development-oriented activities such as appeals, recognition programs, prospect management, and special events. The Manager monitors the use of donor data, following University security measures, and insuring the integrity and accuracy of gift and donor information. The Manager applies laws, regulations and procedures related to all facets of gift processing and reporting.  The Manager also assists with the implementation of systems conversions, upgrades, data enhancement, and global changes as required, through the validation of data, existing and new processes.  The position supports the Finance Office and auditors with their informational needs related to donation transactions.

Qualifications:

• Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• At least three years of gift administration experience is required; non-profit or higher education experience is preferred
• Familiarity of CASE standards
• Ellucian Advance and/or Salesforce gift processing experience preferred

Knowledge: 

• Experience effectively managing a team of professional staff
• Proper business correspondence
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Use of general office equipment and computer
• Use of the internet as a productivity or research tool
• Business and professional etiquette
• Development and alumni relations best practices
• Basic understanding of research

Skills: 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills, emphasizing a solutions-oriented mentality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Basic budgeting and cost-estimating
• Customer relations skills
• Comprehend, analyze, and synthesize prospect reports, maps, tables, graphs, and other technical information

Abilities: 

• Develop proficiency in meeting Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Council for the Advancement of Support (CASE) gift processing and recording standards
• Develop proficiency in effectively using data management, hygiene, and enhancement resources, including but not limited to LexisNexis, iModules, and University systems.
• Energetic and self-motivated, well prepared, with routinely robust follow through.
• Demonstrate strong character, emphasizing integrity, caring, and honesty, as well as loyalty to the institution.
• Develop proficiency with University’s fundraising database/software
• Maintain positive and respectful engagement with colleagues and clients
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adaptable and resilient when confronted with challenges and changing priorities
• Manage and meet deadlines
• Adhere to divisional and university policies and procedures.
• Compile expense reports
• Plan and appropriately execute social engagement activities
• Read and generate prospect reports, maps, and other technical information associated with giving and engagement
• Work effectively in a multi-faceted organization and develop cooperative and mutually respectful relationships with stakeholders at all levels as well as diverse individuals and communities.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrate an authentic and enthusiastic interest in the mission of the university