Job Description

Yukon University\'s Development team is growing and we\'re hiring a Donor Stewardship Officer. If you are creative and enjoy working in a professional, collaborative setting that supports people who care about education and our community then this position is perfect for you! The ideal candidate will join us with a high level of interest to contribute to fundraising initiatives, share donor insights, and strengthen relationships with the University\'s community of support. If you are a detail-oriented person with strong communication skills, an appreciation for bookkeeping, managing financial transactions, and a desire to work collaboratively with volunteers, prospective and current donors, staff, and faculty then we want to hear from you!This detail-oriented position requires high accuracy and efficiency to coordinate financial transactions. This position handles sensitive and confidential files such as donor financial information, securities transfers and anonymous gifts. It also requires excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with Foundation Board members, prospective and current donors, staff and faculty. The ideal candidate will be a key contributor to Foundation Board and Development Office initiatives, sharing donor insights, enacting creative engagement activities, and strengthening relationships with the University\'s community of support.The ideal candidate has obtained a diploma, degree or comparable credential in office administration or in a similar field. You must have exceptional communication and organizational skills, be able to work independently as well as experience working in a cross-cultural environment. Candidates with several years\' experience providing financial administrative service in a related office environment may also be considered.Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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