It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive university that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures, and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Lead Gift Processor (Accounting Technician III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Reporting to the Director of Gift Compliance and Data Services, the Lead Gift Processor oversees all activities related to gift processing. This includes executing established policies and procedures for the successful recording, maintenance, receipting, documenting, and collection of private gifts and grants to CSU Fullerton and its Colleges, Departments, and Programs. The Lead Gift Processor also ensures the quality of gift record data and oversees customer service related to the University’s charitable contributions. Coordinates the day-to-day gift processing activities and ensures accuracy and timeliness of these processes, assess and recommends areas of improvement, including the development and modification of department data standards, and implementing more automated processes for consistency. Daily responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and consolidating deposits, as well as serving as the main liaison for the CSUF foundation. Additionally, the Lead Gift Processor oversees gift processes to ensure all charitable contributions to the university are completed in a complete, prompt manner, following IRS and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) guidelines and respecting donors' intentions. Other duties as assigned.