Gift and Constituent Records Specialist (Advancement Professional I)

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Friday, May 1st. 

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations, with additional work direction by the Database and Research Analytics Analyst, the Gift and Constituent Records Specialist performs varied administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of the day-to-day operations of University Development programs within Advancement. The incumbent serves as a liaison and resource for faculty, staff, departments, and community pertaining to gift processing and data support and maintenance. The incumbent is responsible for completing work assignments, projects, and meeting established deadlines. Assignments require handling of multiple work priorities and accountability for own work results. Contacts involve interaction with all levels inside and outside the university, and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Key Qualifications

This position requires an equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. This position requires the ability to provide a high-level of customer service to various internal and external audiences. Proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software preferred. Knowledge of Google Suite and PeopleSoft preferred. Must possess an excellent foundation of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Experience or working knowledge with Raiser's Edge NXT, Peoplesoft CFS, or similar related databases preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment will not exceed Step 3, $4,933 a month. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,799 - $6,992 per month (step 1 - step 20).

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University: 

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions: 

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to resid