Senior Fund Administration & Compliance Lead

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10% 401k contribution after one year

Outstanding benefits program

Job summary

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) seeks an Assistant Director for Fund Administration and Compliance to lead fund lifecycle activities and support policy, governance, and compliance programs.

Reporting to the Director, this role collaborates with Finance, Development, Legal, and campus partners to ensure donor-restricted funds are administered accurately and in accordance with donor intent and regulatory requirements. Hybrid or remote options apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in donor-restricted fund administration, gift administration, advancement services, donor compliance, stewardship, financial operations, accounting, or related discipline.
• Experience interpreting governing documents and applying policies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform fund administration across the full fund lifecycle including establishment, modifications, reinvestments, closures, and governance actions.
• Interpret gift agreements and other documents to ensure accurate fund structures and administration.
• Serve as primary operational resource for fund administration policies, procedures, classifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Development and campus partners to resolve fund administration questions and facilitate complex changes.
• Apply donor intent and regulatory requirements to fund administration activities.
• Support governance program initiatives and track strategic actions across stakeholders.

Skills

Fund administration

Donor compliance

Governance

Analytical skills

Tools

CRM systems

Fund management systems

Reporting systems

Job description

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) seeks an Assistant Director for Fund Administration and Compliance to lead fund lifecycle activities and support policy, governance, and compliance programs.

Reporting to the Director, this role collaborates with Finance, Development, Legal, and campus partners to ensure donor-restricted funds are administered accurately and in accordance with donor intent and regulatory requirements. Hybrid or remote options apply.