Job Description

Who We Are

Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) is committed to working with donors and alumni to advance new ideas that are furthering our communities - like addressing environmental concerns and providing life long value for students - and encourage investment in programs that are transforming the landscape of teaching and learning.

About the Role

The Manager, Donations Administration is responsible for managing the implementation of comprehensive and innovative best practices and programs to deliver timely, quality and effective donation administration services to all donors, and its stakeholders including internal partners. The position manages and oversees university-wide charitable gift tax receipting to ensure SFU\'s compliance with Canada Revenue Agency rules and regulations, and guidelines for gift receipting and reporting, privacy, and ensures the University\'s charitable status is protected. The Manager determines, establishes and implements policies and procedures for receiving all manner of gifts to the university, and Friends of Simon Fraser University to ensure consistency, accuracy, accountability, adherence to audit standards, and timeliness of response. The Manager develops efficient, effective, and cost sensitive strategies, policies, procedures to ensure processes are working effectively and efficiently aligned with long-range planning and strategic growth of the University. The position regularly assesses operations and proactively responds to the changing and diverse information and environment in advancement gift administration services, and ensures that business practices continue to meet organizational needs, and remain strategically focused.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree and five years of related experience including donation processing and revenue modelling, fund management, financial analysis, human resource management, and in a fundraising environment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of charitable organization revenue processing best practices
• Excellent judgment, initiative and independence in setting and accomplishing goals, and managing priorities and resources.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, conflict resolution, coaching and mentorship skills.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning skills.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is December 15, 2024.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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