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Position Details

The Office of Development & University Relations at The University of Tampa has a position for an Advancement Services Specialist who will work directly with the University's donor base and report to the Senior Director of Advancement Services.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities
1. Process all gifts though Raiser’s Edge database – to include gifts of all types and amounts, and via all methods of receipt.
2. Produce accurate and timely acknowledgements for each gift received.
3. Manage, record, route and store gift documentation as needed.
4. Partner with other University departments to maintain accurate and timely gift processing procedures.
5. Maintain accurate and timely input of all data to contributor and prospect records including placing donors in appropriate categories for stewardship activities.
6. Assist with the production lists for direct mail, prospect management, donor cultivation and compile data for various University publications.
7. Maintain database coding and designing of mail merge documents.
8. Ensure strict confidentiality of donor records.
9. Coordinate assigning and managing database projects for student staff with DUR Administrative Assistant.
10. Assist with staff requests for gift reports and donor/prospect lists as necessary.
11. Manage the gifts email inbox.
12. Take a proactive approach in helping to identify data issues and deficiencies within giving data.
13. Perform related duties as required.
14. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of all cultures and backgrounds.

Requirements
1. High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Experience with Raiser's Edge database application preferred.
3. Experience with Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn additional software programs, if needed.
4. Working knowledge of information systems, database management and report writing.
5. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills needed as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
6. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
7. High attention to detail.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer – Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.