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Full Consideration Date:

9/2/2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision and with high levels of attention to detail, performs general accounting duties, including daily posting of gift transactions, communication with donors and division team members on incoming gifts and gift intent, pledge reminders, and receipting of daily gifts; manages all donations and balance to our online giving platform; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Five years of clerical office experience, including three years of experience with bookkeeping procedures, or any combination of directly related post high school education in an accredited school and directly related clericalexperience which totals five years. Previous Foundation and gift/data entry experience preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Gade: 13

Starting Hourly Rate: $23.79

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by September 2, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. A resume and cover letter are not required for this position but can be attached when applying. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

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