Job Title

Gift Processor

Classification

Accounting Technician I

AutoReqId

542090

Department

Central Development

Sub-Division

Vice President, University Advancement

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,688 - $5,787 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,688 - $3,688 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Gift Processor (Accounting Technician I).  The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity. 

Reporting to the Director of Gift Compliance and Data Services, the Gift Processor executes the necessary daily activities to record, document, and receipt all gifts and memberships received by the California State University Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation. Maintain familiarity with policy, processes, and procedures for all types of gift transactions, including but not limited to pledges, cash, matching gifts, gifts-in-kind, gifts for faculty research, and quid pro quo transactions. This position will be responsible for maintaining donor database records, conducting quality controls, processing and maintaining monthly payroll deduction gifts, and responding to inquiries from University Advancement staff regarding gift deposits. On a monthly basis, transmit payroll deduct allocation additions, cancellations, or changes to the state. Reconcile pledge reports to the monthly state payroll deduct statement and create a batch report for accounting input. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Two years or the equivalent of general office, clerical or financial record-keeping experience or successful completion of a California State University (CSU) campus training program in financial record keeping or any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

General knowledge of financial record-keeping methods, procedures, and practices, arithmetic and general office procedures. Familiarity with, or the ability to learn, governmental financial record-keeping methods. Ability to review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards. Ability to compute and post figures accurately. Ability to maintain files and records and identify, trace, and correct errors. Ability to follow directions and interpret and apply written rules and regulations. Ability to operate a calculator, adding machine, typewriter and/or word processor. Ability to use personal computers and/or automated accounting systems. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with university personnel and vendors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and sound judgment in responding to others. Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate to the position. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Education or training in accounting. Ability to use good judgment to independently solve problems. Experience in processing incoming funds, including making credit card charges. Work experience in nonprofit or public organizations that receive donated funds, and an awareness of how those funds are solicited, allocated and used. Experience working with relational databases, preferable Raisers Edge NXT. Proficiency in using administrative computing system(s), databases, MS Office applications, accounting programs, and other relevant software applications.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees