BOOKKEEPER/ADVANCEMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER, ALUMNI CENTER

As the University of California’s first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco’s Civic Center district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,200 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We also provide outstanding career opportunities that offer growth, challenge and an impressive benefits package, including fully paid UCRP retirement after 5 years, a variety of health, dental, vision, life, disability and legal insurance plans, a minimum of 3 weeks vacation starting the first year for full-time employees, Credit Union benefits and a Pre-Tax Transport Program. Contact us today to learn more about our unique environment and our current opportunity for a Bookkeeper/Advancement Operations Officer in our Alumni Center.

 

We seek a detail-oriented professional to play an integral part in the fundraising efforts for Hastings College of the Law. Under the supervision of the Database/Operations Manager, you will be a pivotal member of the law school's advancement team by managing the gift recording and fund administration programs and communicating effectively with faculty, staff, deans and donors to ensure the correct use of gifts to the school's donor funds.  You will also oversee processing and acknowledgement of all gifts, as well as pledge reminders on a quarterly basis and take responsibility for all donor stewardship and for achieving strong business practices that maximize donor satisfaction. We'll rely on you to serve as contact for donors and law school staff regarding the recording and administration of gifts received by the law school, provide reports on the use of gifts, work with the Assistant Dean and fundraising staff to set the policy and structure for creating and maintaining all gift and endowment file systems, help establish new funds as needed, including drafting fund terms, preparing documentation and determining fund type,  initiate/maintain all bookkeeping transactions for the Alumni Center staff, including reimbursements, event payments, A/P and A/R, prepare annual operations budget and oversee expenditures.

 Requirements include outstanding organizational, computer, analytical, quantitative, project management and communication skills, a superior attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through and the ability to develop a basic understanding of and interpret/implement college policy and practices regarding administration of gift funds. Your ability to work effectively and develop solutions in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines is essential, along with handling multiple projects, adhering to strict deadlines and functioning capably as an effective team member, leader, supervisor, coach and collaborator. Strong experience with MS Office, including Word and Excel is also necessary. Experience in a comparable fundraising or university/education environment is highly desirable, as is knowledge of basic accounting principles and methods and experience with Raiser's Edge. Demonstrated experience  working effectively with donors, faculty, senior administration staff and volunteers preferred.

 

This opportunity offers an annual hiring salary range of $47,052-$65,868, commensurate with experience and an excellent fringe benefits package. For consideration, please download the full job description and required employment application from our website at http://www.uchastings.edu/hr or contact the UC Hastings Human Resources Department at (415) 565-4703 to obtain the required documents. Your resume and a cover letter must accompany the completed application. EEOE