Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world’s most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was named the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The primary purpose of the Philanthropy Specialist position is to partner with the Program Coordinator to process philanthropic gifts received by the institution. Utilize analytical thinking to research and resolve discrepancies, provide customer service and communicate resolution to internal and external stakeholders. This position requires an individual that can handle detail-oriented tasks with accuracy; multi-tasking between multiple team members and campaigns occurring at the same time; teaming with others in the division and working with outside vendors. Requires a professional, collaborative and positive attitude, responsiveness and initiative while performing duties.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Gift Data Management (80%)
Manage the capture and maintenance of gift data utilizing various electronic systems. Ensure integrity of gift data by researching and resolving discrepancies. Use independent judgment and complex analysis to gather facts and determine appropriate solutions based on accounting best practices and department guidelines. Work collaboratively and adaptively with all members of the Finance and Gift Operations team. Utilize Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel, Teams, OneDrive) to track and store data.
Gift Adjustments & Reporting (10%)
Utilize procedural functions to identify errors and submit requests for gift adjustments, returned checks with invalid payees and foreign currency corrections. Working in a deadline driven environment, proactively review and verify reports by conducting daily/weekly/monthly cross-checks.
Customer Service (10%)
Respond to phone and e-mail inquiries addressing and/or triaging to appropriate Philanthropy staff member. Must be able to ascertain purpose of call, speak clearly, work independently with minimal supervision, and handle the stress of a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a positive attitude. Serve as subject matter expert, assisting other team members.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required: One year of clerical, office, administrative, organizational, or related support experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 164726
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 77,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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