Fund Administration & Compliance Lead

Cim; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is seeking an Assistant Director, Fund Administration and Compliance to lead fund administration activities across the full lifecycle and to support governance, compliance, and policy implementation within the Finance team.

The role requires collaboration with Development, Legal, and campus partners to ensure donor-restricted funds are administered accurately and in line with donor intent, policies, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in donor-restricted fund administration or related fields.
• Experience interpreting governing documents and applying policies and procedures.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform fund administration across the full lifecycle, including establishment, modifications, reinvestments, and closures.
• Apply donor intent and regulatory requirements to fund activities and ensure compliance.
• Support development of fund management policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and campus partners to resolve complex fund questions.

Skills

Donor compliance

Fund administration

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Financial systems

Job description

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is seeking an Assistant Director, Fund Administration and Compliance to lead fund administration activities across the full lifecycle and to support governance, compliance, and policy implementation within the Finance team.

The role requires collaboration with Development, Legal, and campus partners to ensure donor-restricted funds are administered accurately and in line with donor intent, policies, and regulatory standards.