Administrative Assistant III-AAD-Office Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning

Administrative Assistant III-AAD-Office Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning

About the Division of Alumni Affairs and Development

The Division of Alumni Affairs and Development (AAD) facilitates lifelong relationships between alumni, parents, and friends and the university. We embrace an unwavering commitment to donor-centric fundraising and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant III to join our team. As the Administrative Assistant, you will primarily work with the Trusts and Estates team, supporting gift administration initiatives. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Gift Planning team to contribute to our comprehensive fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Trusts and Estates team.
• Collaborate with the Gift Planning team on fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in gift administration tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage office communications and coordinate team activities.
• Handle inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall success of the OTEGP office through teamwork and effective coordination.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) endowed position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 3:2 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement. This hybrid schedule is subject to change at any time. Typical work hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

What We Need

We are looking for a team member who takes initiative, is collaborative, and has experience working with databases. Additionally, you will:

• Hold a high school diploma and 2 to 4 years or relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Have experience in and/or demonstrate commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Be proficient with Microsoft 365 products, particularly Excel, Adobe and other publishing or presentation software, Zoom.
• Be familiar with contact management systems and financial accounting software.
• Manage multiple projects at a time with efficiency and accuracy.
• Have interest in fundraising and philanthropy.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Have integrity, professionalism, and congeniality.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Experience with PG Calc's Planned Giving Manager and Gift Wrap programs
• Experience working in financial services, accounting, or a legal environment

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role
  remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this
  role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive
  multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• 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: .
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• Our leave provisions include 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.
• 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.

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