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Accounting Coord Assoc/Philanthropy

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $17 - $28 per Hour

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ November 24th, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Accounting Coord Assoc/Philanthropy. The Philanthropy Gift Processor will ensure prompt and accurate processing and depositing of gifts and acknowledgments, working as part of a team within the Gift Receiving Office to support donor stewardship and provide excellent customer service.

Highlights
  • Process and deposit gifts according to UK Philanthropy and Gift Receiving policies.
  • Work cooperatively as a member of a three-person Gift Processor team.
  • Handle cash, financial reconciliation, and data management using CRM databases.
  • Use intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
  • Salary range: $17.41-27.87 per hour.
  • Requires an Associate's degree and three years of related experience.
  • Preferred experience includes banking, cash handling, SAP, and database management.
  • Work shift is 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Employ in the Office of Development within the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement department.

Accounting Coord Assoc/Philanthropy Full Description

Accounting Coord Assoc/Philanthropy
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Accounting Coord Assoc/Philanthropy
Requisition Number  | RE52404
Working Title  | Philanthropy Gift Processor
Department Name  | 14000:Office Of Development
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 42
Salary Range  | $17.41-27.87/hour
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting/standing at computer for extended periods of time.
Shift  | 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Monday – Friday

Job Summary  | The UK Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Philanthropy Gift Processor in our Gift Receiving Office. The Philanthropy Gift Processor will contribute directly to the stewardship of annual and major gift donors by ensuring prompt and accurate processing of gifts and gift acknowledgments. This individual will be responsible for processing and depositing gifts according to UK Philanthropy and Gift Receiving policies and procedures. This position will serve on a team of three Gift Processors. The Philanthropy Gift Processor will work cooperatively as a member of the Gift Receiving team to promote a positive work environment and model excellent customer service.

The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency.

By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Cash handling, financial reconciliation, intermediate MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word), CRM database (data entry and data validation), strong communication and time management skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Banking Experience Cash handling MS office(Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams) SAP Database management
Deadline to Apply  | 12/07/2025
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe your work experience providing customer service in a fast-paced work environment. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Which best represents your experience in reconciliation, cash handling and/or accounting? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Briefly describe your work history and skill levels with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Google document, email and sheets. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. These values are collaboration, communication, mission driven, mutual respect, innovation and transparency. Please choose one of the PAE values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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