The George Washington University Division of University Advancement
Dist. Columbia, United States
(hybrid)
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$82,950.00 - $136,814.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
- Conducts a comprehensive audit of donor-funded endowments with an emphasis on those with accumulated unspent payout.
- Categorizes donor funds for action based on the presence of a living donor(s); gains an understanding of agreements and policies to categorize action paths to resolution.
- Coordinates strategic review and resolution of spending impediments with Donor Relations and gift officers as well as Finance, Treasury, General Counsel, and other university leadership, where appropriate, with the goal of improving donor fund utilization around the university.
- Communicates regularly and proactively the status and scope of findings to multiple stakeholders, particularly DAR’s vice president and university chief financial officer.
- Supports GW in fulfilling its responsibilities for endowment compliance by ensuring endowed funds are expended in accordance with donor intent and that administrative obligations of the gift agreement are met.
- Serves as the key point of contact for partners across campus for spending restrictions and preferences related to donor funds.
- Conduct comprehensive financial audits and offer independent fund analysis, serving as the primary point of contact for fund inquiries.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties logically related to the position.
| Hiring Range | $82,950.66 - $136,814.41 |
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II. JOB DETAILS
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | University Advancement |
| Family | Dev & Alumni Relations |
| Sub-Family | Donor Relations |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 4 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
| Telework: | Yes |
| Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
| Internal Applicants Only? | No |
| Posting Number: | S014152 |
| Job Open Date: | 04/28/2026 |
| Job Close Date: | |
| If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
- * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * What is your salary range expectation?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Requirements
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven skills and ability to successfully manage complex, multi-phase projects from inception to completion and balance multiple concurrent priorities.
- Prior experience working with endowed fund management, gift agreements, or gift compliance in a higher education setting preferred.
- Advanced technical and financial skills and computer literacy, including fundraising systems and software, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience drafting and reviewing complex donor agreements, gift related documentation, or legal documents.
- Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. Builds trust with a variety of constituents. Listens for understanding and clarity and effectively expresses thoughts and ideas.
- Self-directed and results-oriented. Thinks critically and exercises mature judgment in identifying problems and generating alternative solutions.
- Demonstrates self-awareness and respect for all colleagues, even in situations with differing thoughts and opinions.
- Constantly seeks to improve and streamline procedures and processes.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal colleagues and university partners. Collaborates on a communication strategy when funds are unspent or not spent appropriately.
- Exercise a high degree of sensitivity in dealing with confidential donor information.
Job ID: 83801833
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