Foundation Fund Steward and Donor Budget Optimizer

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Foundation Administrator role supports Franklin College and its donors by managing fund-related transactions and budgets. The position ensures timely reconciliations, accurate reporting, and adherence to UGAF policies to safeguard donor funds and resources.

The administrator collaborates with FAST and the Financial Affairs Support Team, handles monthly reconciliations, and assists faculty and staff with fund-related procedures and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related discipline or equivalent.
• Direct experience in the area of UGA Foundation fund administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of UGA/UGAF policies related to foundation funds.
• Experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with MS Office, FAME, and Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master budget for all Foundation funds within assigned departments.
• Coordinate with FAST for the management and monthly reconciliation of all departmental Foundation funds.
• Provide monthly financial reports to team manager, faculty members, and department heads.
• Assist with gift-related transactions and fund-related expenditures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Judgement and decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

FAME

Adobe

Job description

The University of Georgia Foundation Administrator role supports Franklin College and its donors by managing fund-related transactions and budgets. The position ensures timely reconciliations, accurate reporting, and adherence to UGAF policies to safeguard donor funds and resources.

The administrator collaborates with FAST and the Financial Affairs Support Team, handles monthly reconciliations, and assists faculty and staff with fund-related procedures and compliance requirements.