Assistant Director of Restricted Funds

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Dallas is seeking a skilled professional to manage gift agreements and funds for the Foundation and Alumni Association. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills. You will be responsible for drafting agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders. The university is committed to an enriching work environment and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience.
• Proven track record of successful project management.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively.

Responsibilities

• Process all gift agreements and documents supporting new gifts.
• Draft and implement clear gift agreements.
• Manage the life-cycle of policies and procedures related to gift acceptance.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Teams

Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Job description

* Processes all gift agreements and other documents supporting new gifts to the Foundation or the Alumni Association.* Drafts and implements clear and concise gift agreements that strategically balance the donor’s wishes with the university’s needs.* Effectively provides guidance regarding fund criteria to ensure compliance with IRS, Title IX of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of The Education Amendments Act of 1972, and TX SB 17.* Researches best practices, peer institutions, and government regulations and recommends changes and enhancements to improve administrative effectiveness.* Manages the full life-cycle of policies and procedures related to gift acceptance and funds management. Drafts, implements and maintains straightforward and effective policies and procedures ensuring that all stakeholders are involved and informed.* Manages the full life-cycle of Foundation and Alumni Association restricted funds including gift agreement, creation of fund, donations to fund, and supporting stewardship of donors.* Proactively maintains an ongoing health check of all funds, ensuring that necessary updates and transfers are applied, involving development personnel when communication is needed with the fund point of contact.* Partners with Financial Aid & Scholarships to ensure scholarship opportunities are current and complete.* Maintains an open line of communication with scholarship committees to ensure scholarship awards comply with donor restrictions.* Coordinates the timely receipt of information from Financial Services to fulfill status and reporting requirements.* Provides data, as needed, to stewardship personnel to support donor stewardship and recognition. Develops processes to support these functions.- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.- **Experience / Knowledge / Skills:** Three (3) years of related experience. Proven track record of successful project management. Outstanding organization and time-management skills to function efficiently in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. Superior attention to detail and commitment to high standards of service excellence. Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management, staff and departments across campus. Clear and concise business writing skills. Effective consensus builder. Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, and Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge.- **Ability to:** Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to quickly learn and utilize department specific information systems.- **Physical Requirements:** None- **Other Requirements:** None* ETAMU is ranked among the top **30% in five online degree programs** and offers national recognized academic programs.* **Over 140 degree programs**, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.* **First accredited institution** to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in **criminal justice**.* **Distance education** offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.