Associate Director of Gift Fund Accounting and Integrity (**UPDATE**) - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate Director of Gift Fund Accounting and Integrity– Boca Raton, FL.




Summary of Responsibilities include:



+ Management and oversight of gift funds, including set-up, adequate documentation, modifications, closures, fund utilization, and gift integrity.


+ Supervise gift administration, including establishing new gift numbers and data entry in all IA systems and obtaining gift documentation.


+ Analyze fund activity and balances to ensure gift spending is properly utilized in accordance with the donor’s intent and the university’s strategic plan.


+ Oversee the implementation of gift integrity/compliance initiatives to ensure donor intent.


+ Provide support, including research and solution-focused responses to university stakeholders and/or budget managers upon request for information.


+ Manage and monitor the volume of informational requests to ensure responses are provided in a timely manner.


+ Collaborate with management and legal counsel, where applicable, when evaluating changes to gift funds and/or use of funds.


+ Provide training and ongoing education for university stakeholders regarding policies, procedures, and best practices for fund utilization, donor intent, and gift compliance/integrity.


+ Collaborate with technical and general accounting teams to ensure the timely use of funds and flow of information.


+ Provide support and collaborate with the development team to steward donor expectations and ensure gift funds are managed in alignment with the University’s mission and strategic goals.


+ Demonstrate and facilitate excellent customer service to stakeholders when providing guidance, responding to questions, and delivering training.


+ Support annual reporting to provide endowment report information both internally and externally.


+ Represent FAU Foundation and Institutional Advancement in appropriate departmental meetings and/or University committees.


+ Supervise direct reports, manage the allocation of tasks, and ensure completion in a timely manner.


+ Provide cross-training within the area of responsibility and throughout the department.


+ Other job-related duties as assigned.





FAU Benefits and Perks



+ If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:


+ Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.


+ State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.




+ State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


+ Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php


+ Sick Leave Pool Program


+ Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).


+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf




+ Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).



For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php




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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications:


High-level of management/supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and engage multiple direct reports, stakeholders, and disciplines.


Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.



Expert proficiency with MS Excel. Experienced proficiency with MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements.


Able to work independently and as part of a team, manage projects, determine priorities, and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.


Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.


Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.


Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with month-end reporting deadlines.

Familiarity Workday ERP system.


Experience with government and/or not-for-profit accounting standards.


Work experience in the industry of higher education.


Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.


CPA or other related industry certification.





Salary:

$110,000 - $125,000 per year.

Full-time, Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)





College or Department:

Institutional Advancement: Operations Management





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; additional hours as needed.





Application Deadline:

2025-01-01





Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.


UPDATE TO JOB POSTING TITLE ONLY.


Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711


Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.




With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.




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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.




Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.




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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers


Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.