Posting Details Position Information Position Title Director of Contribution Management – University Advancement Work Location Springfield Campus Department Office of University Advancement HR Home Department 090100 VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Pay Grade 46 Proposed Salary salary commensurate with experience Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Director of Contribution Management, University Advancement is responsible for the internal management of the private gift portfolios for real estate, insurance, gift annuities, and other deferred gifts. The Director supervises the daily depositing, processing, and recording of all contributions to University programs, and communicates various performance reports for senior administrators, the Foundation Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors. Description of Primary Duties The Director of Contribution Management, University Advancement is responsible for the internal management of the private gift portfolios for real estate, insurance, gift annuities, and other deferred gifts. The Director supervises the daily depositing, processing, and recording of all contributions to University programs, and communicates various performance reports for senior administrators, the Foundation Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements. Experience: At least five years of experience in general office management is required in which would include at least three years of experience following the principals of best accounting practices, audit, or financial management. This position also requires experience in records and data entry as well as general office procedures. Experience with investments, real estate, or insurance is preferred. Prior experience in higher education is preferred. Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills are required; must be detail oriented. Writing skills must include excellent proofreading, editing, and report writing abilities. Significant management skills in staff supervision and long-term goal setting are required. Public relations skills are required. Clerical skills are required including, but not limited to, data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, and filing. Must have strong analytical and decision-making skills. Effort: Occasionally required to lift and move boxes of materials and equipment weighing between twenty-five and fifty pounds. Other: The scope of the job requires some travel and occasional attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars, and workshops. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/29360.htm Open Date 11/13/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is December 4, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 4417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20240263FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78051 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + HigherEdJobs.com + Personal Contacts / Networking + Print Publications + Diversity website posting + Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) + Other + * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Optional Documents + Other Documents -1