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Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the Illinois State Capitol. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

Summary:
The Advancement Services Manager is responsible for managing the Alumni/Development database including accurate and timely processing of all gifts and pledges to the College, as well as accurate and timely updating of biographical information of the database. This position is also responsible for developing, producing and auditing all fundraising reports and statistical requests associated with the database. This Director is a self-motivated, team player, willing to work closely with other members of the Office of Advancement staff.

Essential Functions:

• Manage Advancement Associates responsible for gift entry and data entry
• Develop, manage and update all systems related to gift and pledge processing
• Develop and maintain relationship with business office for creating new accounts and interpreting gift acceptance policy
• Monitor computer system upgrades for the Jenzabar development module as well as Microsoft Office programs; provide training/instruction to advancement office staff
• Serve as the primary gift report writer for alumni and development office needs
  • Monthly and annual gift reports
  • Literary Society gift reports and mailing lists
  • Fundraising activity reports for volunteers
  • Stewardship, donor relations and event tracking
• Responsible for CFAE and other statistical surveys
• Represent the College as necessary at College functions
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development and/or Vice President for Advancement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience with Jenzabar or similar development data system
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including mail merge and Excel
• Knowledge of gift reporting requirements and compliance
• Interpersonal communication skills, collaborative, strong work ethic and attention to detail

Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, Illinois College provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, medical and life insurance, holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits.

Application:
The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by Friday, July 29, 2011. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to the following address:
 
Director of Human Resources
Illinois College
1101 West College
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
ICHR@ic.edu

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcript for all degrees and a background check are required prior to the starting date of employment. Illinois College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.