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SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Professional)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Development - Foundation
Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant
Local Title: Director, Development Services
Posting Date: February 4, 2013
Classification: SL-3
Duties: The Director of Development Services provides oversight and direction to all constituent and gift information maintained in the SUNY New Paltz Banner database, as well as the prospect researcher and analyst.
Responsibilities include preparing reports, gift processing and data entry documentation, records maintenance, use and support of computer-based information systems, and direct supervision of gifts and records processing staff. This includes implanting a regular schedule of information updates (bad address, phone number and emails), creating of new parent and alumni records, and incorporating biographical information and links received from a variety of sources.
Responsibilities also include the receipt, reporting, and acknowledgement of all charitable gifts, and pledges received by the SUNY New Paltz Foundation.
The Director of Development Services works closely with the Development Office and IT staff to deal with a wide variety of functions relating to the development, implementation, maintenance, documentation, use, and support of computer-based Development information systems.
Qualifications: Candidates should have considerable experience with the Banner database system as well as Argos and Xtender and in the supervision of gifts recognition, processing, and reporting prospect research. Experience with working with external software companies is strongly desired as is the ability to coordinate equipment upgrades, purchases, installation and repairs with campus computer center. Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in working in an academic environment or other complex institution is highly desired.
Applications will be accepted only from US citizens or permanent residents.
Contact Information: Please note search number P13-01 on all materials submitted in connection with this search. Send your letter of application, resume and the names and contact information of three business references to:
SUNY New Paltz
Search # P13-01
Director, Development Services
1 Hawk Drive, HR/HAB 203
New Paltz, NY 12561
Applications will also be accepted via email to human_resources@newpaltz.edu (preferred format is Microsoft Word, file extension “.doc”).
Deadline: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Other important information about this vacancy: We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”) at www.newpaltz.edu/police/securityact.html.
