Foundation Specialist

Position Title:

Foundation Specialist Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

71400 -

AVP Advancement Advertised Salary:

$24.79 per hour. Hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and

CTA/MEA-NEA

Agreement Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Clerical Tech Association (CTA)

FLSA:

Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time Union Group:

Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA)

Term of Position:

12

Month At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause Summary of Position:

Serves as a key point of contact for the Foundation and Advancement Team, while providing administrative support for the Associate Vice President for Advancement/Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation, the Director of Leadership Giving/Associate Director of The Ferris Foundation, and philanthropy officers. Position requires a significant degree of decision-making and independent action. Interacts with tact and diplomacy with the campus community, vendors, donors, community members and other University constituents. Position reports to the Associate Vice President for Advancement/Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation.

Position Type:

Staff Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree The listed requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Equivalency for education:

two years of full-time, related work experience equals one year of education.

Required Work Experience:

Three years of relevant work experience at the leadership level. Experience with computer software applications, preferably Microsoft Office and a customer/donor database.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License Physical Demands:

Office Environment Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Driving Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be

Considered:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Provide responsible, independent administrative support for the Associate Vice President/Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation, and the Director of Leadership Giving & Relationships/Associate Director of The Ferris Foundation. 2. Coordinate and manage various office tasks, including budgeting assistance, to ensure smooth department operations.3. Communicate effectively and promote a positive image of University Advancement and The Ferris Foundation.4. Coordinate a variety of duties for University Advancement in which discretion and/or judgment is required. 5. Manage executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements6. Receive information in various forms and determine the appropriate method of processing.7. Provide positive interactions with donors, external and internal constituents, and staff at all levels operating with courtesy and professionalism.8. Create, maintain, and update files and recordkeeping systems.9. Disseminate information that may require explanation and interpretation of established university and departmental policies and procedures, and direct individuals to sources of additional information.10. Manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities to meet the needs of the office. 11. Prepare and process office documents such as purchase orders, contracts/service agreements and all documents for travel requests and expense reports for Associate VP for Advancement/Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation and Director of Leadership Giving/Associate Director of The Ferris Foundation. 12. Independently answers inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources, providing explanation and interpretive information on policies, practices, and procedures.13. Requests, searches, retrieves, and analyzes information from a variety of sourc Apply Online How to

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Ferris State University Address:

420 Oak Street Address Line 2: Prakken 150

City:

Big Rapids State/Province/Region:

MI Zip/Postal Code:

49307

Description:

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