Lead Gift Processor (Accounting Technician III)

Lead Gift Processor (Accounting Technician III)

California State University, Fullerton

Location : Fullerton, CA

Salary : See Position Description

Closing Date : 12 / 4 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

About CSUF :

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you'll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary :

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position :

A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Lead Gift Processor (Accounting Technician III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting to the Director of Gift Compliance and Data Services, the Lead Gift Processor oversees all activities related to gift processing. This includes executing established policies and procedures for the successful recording, maintenance, receipting, documenting, and collection of private gifts and grants to CSU Fullerton and its Colleges, Departments, and Programs. The Lead Gift Processor also ensures the quality of gift record data and oversees customer service related to the University's charitable contributions. Coordinates the day-to-day gift processing activities and ensures accuracy and timeliness of these processes, asses and recommends areas of improvement, including the development and modification of department data standards, and implementing more automated processes for consistency. Daily responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and consolidating deposits, as well as serving as the main liaison for the CSUF foundation. Additionally, the Lead Gift Processor oversees gift processes to ensure all charitable contributions to the university are completed in a complete, prompt manner, following IRS and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) guidelines and respecting donors' intentions. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications :

Four years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices; and basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to interpret and apply a wide variety of written rules and regulations. Ability to maintain accounting records for funds, programs, or activities involving multiple transactions. Ability to compile, verify, and reconcile financial data. Use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and / or other types of records management systems, such as student accounting, cashiering and student financial aid. Ability to Investigate and resolve errors and discrepancies. Read and interpret computer-generated reports.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a higher education environment with emphasis on gift processing in an advancement or development office. Experience with a fundraising database such as Blackbaud. A fundamental understanding of fundraising and how it relates to the various departments internally and externally of University Advancement.

Special Working Conditions :

Must be able to work the annual commencement ceremonies.

Additional Information :

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.