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Assistant Director, Gift Fund Administration

**Requisition Number:** 67985

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** University Staff

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Posting Close Date:** 26-Oct-2025

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Job Summary

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Director of Gift Fund Administration! This role is responsible for supporting a university-wide gift compliance and utilization program by ensuring that endowed funds are properly administered in accordance with university policies, guidelines, and donor intent.Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Donor Services, the Assistant Director will effectively partner with various roles and offices, including Advancement staff, unit-based fund managers, the CU Boulder Campus Controller's Office, University Counsel, the CU Foundation, among others, to ensure the appropriate and timely use of gift funds.The Assistant Director is responsible for exercising autonomy and critical thinking to resolve sophisticated gift and fund-related issues, and for identifying, planning, and implementing new processes and programs that support healthy gift fund management. As a member of the Donor Services team under Donor Relations, the ideal candidate will integrate these systems into broader stewardship efforts that strengthen relationships and work towards to CU Boulder's culture of philanthropy.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

**At CU Boulder Advancement,** we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes-ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Strategic Programmatic Oversight/Task Execution/Tactical Work

+ Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Donor Services, lead gift fund administration efforts for the Boulder campus to encourage compliance and integrity in spending.

+ Support Advancement staff and financial administrators as they align practices to adopt new gift implementation guidelines, proactively ensuring that CU Boulder meets its ethical and fiduciary obligation to fulfill gift terms, in compliance with all CU Boulder policies.

+ In partnership with the Associate Director of Donor Services and team members, review the effectiveness of programs and make suggestions for modifications and improvements.

+ Review and provide input on early drafts of fund agreements to ensure alignment with compliance and utilization standards.

+ Conduct annual comprehensive review of gift funds, including financial and fund purpose information in multiple systems campus-wide, to ensure proper and timely utilization of funds.

+ Research and resolve fund compliance and utilization issues by interpreting fund agreements and analyzing fund data.

+ Assist with the development and presentation of staff trainings for Advancement staff and unit-based fund managers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the tools, resources, and protocols in place regarding gift fund administration and utilization.

+ Assist with the development and refinement of gift fund administration-related materials on the Advancement Intranet, including outreach, instructional documents, templates and other information.

Other Engagement Duties as Assigned

+ Maintain spend plans, utilization reports, and other similar resources that demonstrate progress and program efficacy.

+ Facilitate the amending of gift fund documentation, updating database records, and related tasks for assigned area of work.

+ Participate in regular cross-functional meetings to discuss standard methodologies, identify potential partnerships, and collaboration opportunities.

What You Should Know

+ This position may require occasional local, regional, and out-of-state travel.

+ This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.

+ This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 annually. Relocation assistance may be available within Advancement guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.

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What We Require

+ Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience.

+ Experience: 3+ years of professional, job-related experience.

What You Will Need

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the university.

+ Strong communication skills including the ability to participate in public events and represent Advancement and the university in a professional manner.

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and distill sophisticated information.

+ Ability to analyze information/situations and tackle problems.

+ Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.

+ Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently and on a team and adapt to changing priorities.

+ Knowledge of current issues facing public universities and the interests of the assigned school, students, faculty, and alumni.

+ Knowledge of fundraising, fund administration, and donor relations standard processes.

+ Strong attention to detail and to the visual appeal of presentation materials.

+ Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.

+ Ability to practice effective fiscal management.

+ Public speaking skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by **October 26, 2025** for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Director-Gift-Fund-Administration/67985 (https://apptrkr.com/6650267)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.