Donor Compliance Manager

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.
Georgia State University Foundation, Inc.
At the Georgia State University Foundation, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to positively impact the University’s donors on all levels, and to find innovative ways to ensure that we uphold the mission of the University. The foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with appropriate state governing authorities. By Supporting GSU’s mission through these contributions, the Foundation works with the rest of the University Advancement to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
University Advancement is seeking (1) Donor Compliance Manager to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Systems of Non-Profit Management, and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing each workflow process for all types of Foundation-sponsored student aid, producing related financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of reported information, and related communication with Divisions, Colleges, and Departments.
• Responsible for collaborating with colleagues throughout the GSU community to ensure compliance with workflow process, communicating the availability of unspent funds to encourage timely awarding, and responding to inquiries regarding the process.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, GSU policies and procedures, and Foundation donor restrictions for all scholarship transactions funded by the Foundation.
• Maintains credentials to the Foundation General Ledger system, GSU Student Information System, GSU University Scholarship System (scholarship administration application), and new systems as required when available.
• Serves as the administrative liaison between GSU Foundation and GSU Divisions, Units, Colleges, and Departments for all transactions related to Foundation sponsored scholarships, awards, and student aid for any existing or new GSU University Scholarship System.
• Acquires, implements, and maintains knowledge of accounting practices, university policies and procedures, and federal administration related to scholarships, awards, and student aid.
• Ensures the availability of funds for all requests received and monitors budget activity.
• Works with the Foundation Accounts Payable Manager and Budget Manager to ensure scholarship awards are paid/funded through GSU Financial Aid, and assists with term reconciliations of all Foundation scholarship awards with GSU records
• Monitors scholarship agreements and purpose statements to ensure usage of funds is in compliance with donor intent.
• Serves as a resource to the GSU community on best practices in student awards administration, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with annual Scholarship Blueprint instruction memo, including workflow and related directions for the awarding of scholarships, awards, and student aid.
• Coordinates with Division, College, and Department scholarship coordinators and department contacts, assisting with orientation, training workshops, written workflow materials, and forms related to the GSU University Scholarship System.
• Assists the CFO, Comptroller, and other Foundation Accounting Department staff with projects as requested.

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees