University of Kentucky
Financial Analyst Coordinator
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ September 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage pledge administration and the Comprehensive Pledge Reporting (CPR) process.
- Conduct stewardship accounting and maintain data integrity for university-wide pledge records.
- Develop, prepare, and review reports on pledge activity and distribute them appropriately.
- Analyze gifts deposited into college/unit holding accounts and coordinate gift funds and transfers with Philanthropy and Business Officers.
- Respond to inquiries from donors, staff, and university partners, documenting correspondence as needed.
- Ensure compliance with CASE reporting standards, IRS guidelines for charitable contributions, and University of Kentucky policies.
- Required skills include proficiency in MS Windows and Excel, accounting knowledge, and organizational abilities.
- Preferred experience with gift processing, higher education accounting operations, CRM databases, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Must have a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Salary range is $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
Financial Analyst Coordinator Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51598
Working Title | Pledge and Gift Administrator
Department Name | 14000:Office Of Development
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MA
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 workstation for extended period of time.
Shift | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Summary | UK Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is looking for a qualified candidate to fill our Financial Analyst Coordinator position. This position will serve as the Pledge and Gift Administrator and will report to the Director of Gift Receiving.
Job responsibilities include: pledge administration Comprehensive Pledge Reporting and analysis stewardship accounting data integrity
The incumbent will serve as the subject matter expert on university-wide pledge records while following procedural compliance with the Council for Advancement and Support for Education (CASE) reporting standards, and adhering to policies and procedures of the University of Kentucky, IRS guidelines for charitable contributions, and UKPAE policies and procedures.
This position is responsible for the coordination of the Comprehensive Pledge Reporting (CPR) process to include developing, preparing, and reviewing university-wide and departmental reports to ensure pledge activity for the period is accurate and manage an established report distribution process.
In addition, this position maintains ongoing analysis of gifts deposited into college/unit holding accounts and conducts follow-up with Philanthropy Officers and Business Officers to ensure the timely creation of new gift funds/cost centers and gift transfers to maintain donor records.
The Pledge and Gift Administrator will be responsive to queries and requests from donors, college/unit business and philanthropy staff, or other university partners and document correspondence when necessary for maintaining UK PAE records.
The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service, analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills. We are seeking a collaborative individual who must possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mutual Respect, Mission Driven, 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!
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows, Excel, Accounting, Organization
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Familiarity with gift processing, higher education accounting operations, CRM databases and advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Deadline to Apply | 09/18/2025
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.
- * 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.
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