Gift Intention Coordinator

Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Gift Intention Coordinator   in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts.

Position Summary

The Gift Intention Coordinator performs functions related to the entry,   revision   and workflow of gift intentions processes. This includes reviewing and interpreting gift agreements, researching,   creating   and processing new and revised commitments, partnering with Cornell’s development community members and analyzing pledge data year over year, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret donor commitments and record new pledges/adjustments to pledges   in accordance with   donor intent, Cornell policies and procedures, CASE standards, IRS   guidelines   and GAAP accounting standards.
• Lead management of gift intention team workflow using a ticketing system and shared Outlook mailbox.
• In partnership with the gift intention team, perform various analysis each quarter or on an ad-hoc basis on pledge activity to ensure   accurate   and complete.
• Participate and lead from position during upcoming CRM software conversion and any ad-hoc projects.

About   Alumni Affairs and Development

At Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221K alumni and raised   $6.7 billion . Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future.

Required Qu alifications

• Associate   degree and 4-6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong finance and/or accounting principles.
• High attention to detail and   high level   of accuracy; strong research and critical thinking skills; ability to discern and implore professional judgement; ability to work in cases without a predefined roadmap, strong ability to collaborate with colleagues across many areas and levels of campus.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to successfully collaborate and lead from position.
• Ability to analyze data and understand processes and procedures.

Work Loca tion

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role rem otely 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to   modify , suspend,   revoke   or   terminate   the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national   retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits:   Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell .
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for   observing   faiths and   traditions   we also offer two   additional   floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions:   Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits:   Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:   Total Rewards | Working at Cornell .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title

Accounts Rep V

Job Family

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level

E

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$29.45 - $32.90

Remote Option Availability

Hybrid

Company

Endowed

Contact Name

Allison Washburn

Contact Email

amw378@cornell.edu

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• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

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