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Job Description

The Associate Director for Asset Management reports to the Director of Accounting Operations and manages Foundation assets to ensure financial assets are properly stewarded, reconciled, and reported. This position serves as a strategic resource to Foundation leadership, the Foundation Board, campus administrators, and works collaboratively with external vendors, Advancement Operations, Development, Financial Aid, the Office of the Provost, and university partners, to maximize the impact of financial resources and ensure compliance with all legal and policy obligations. This position serves as the in-house expert on budget, investments, tax, audit, and asset management.

Additional Information
This position will work within Advancement Operations, which houses Accounting Operations, Advancement Technology Services, Gift Processing, Prospect Research, and Donor Engagement.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. A. Bachelor's degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience.
OR
B. Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA).
OR
C. Master's degree in Accountancy or a related field.
2. Minimum of five years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level experience in accounting, finance, or foundation operations.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to analyze data, review accounting and financial documents, and utilize software to achieve positive outcomes
5. Creative problem-solver who can identify gaps and opportunities
6. Demonstrated ability to behave in a manner that ensures confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with financial asset management.
2. Experience with CRM software, accounting software, and banking/investment software
3. Strong organizational skills, ability to manage long-term projects, and flexibility to deal with changing priorities
4. Self-starter, motivated

Salary

$70,000 to $75,000 annual

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Breanna Crippen
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. If using education to qualify, college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. If using registration as a CPA, CMA, or LPA, please upload applicable certifications/licenses or submit via the options listed below prior to the application deadline. To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment. Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.