Jobs at Lindenwood University

Leads athletics-focused major gift fundraising by managing donor portfolios, cultivating and soliciting gifts of $25,000 or more, and developing strategies for gifts exceeding $100,000. Partners with university advancement and athletics leadership, prepares proposals and gift agreements, stewards donors, maintains Raiser's Edge records, and supervises an assistant development officer. The role involves regular donor travel, alumni engagement, fundraising events, and occasional evening and weekend work.

Secures major philanthropic gifts by managing donor portfolios, cultivating and soliciting prospects, preparing proposals and gift agreements, and developing fundraising strategies. Builds partnerships with academic and advancement leaders, maintains donor records in Raiser's Edge, supports stewardship and engagement, advises campus constituents, and mentors advancement colleagues. The role includes regional travel, donor visits, alumni engagement, and occasional evening or weekend work.

Leads university accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, treasury, cash forecasting, investments, accounts payable, audits, compliance, grants, endowments, and financial systems. Oversees accounting staff, establishes policies and internal controls, manages Workday Financials, supports budgeting and institutional reporting, and partners with leadership on financial decisions and process improvements.

Maintains academic records and supports the Registrar by evaluating and transcribing transfer credits, processing enrollment and records forms, sending transcripts, verifying education, and answering policy questions. The role provides customer service to students and university stakeholders, protects confidential information under FERPA, supports commencement activities, and directs inquiries to appropriate offices. Strong organization, communication, computer proficiency, and attention to detail are required.

Supports daily video production for Division I athletics broadcasts and academic productions. Coordinates pre-production scheduling, staffing, and production elements; supports live multicamera broadcasts; performs control room duties such as technical directing, audio, and camera shading; communicates with network control personnel; and trains student operators. The role requires flexible availability for nights, weekends, outdoor production, remote athletics facilities, equipment setup, and physically demanding work.

Leads university fundraising across major, principal, planned, annual, athletics, corporate, and foundation giving. Oversees development strategy, campaign preparation, donor cultivation and solicitation, stewardship, gift agreements, CRM usage, performance metrics, budgets, and prospect portfolios. Manages and mentors advancement staff, partners with academic leaders, maintains donor relationships, and serves as the planned giving officer. Some travel and evening or weekend work are required.

Processes payroll accurately and on schedule, including wages, deductions, adjustments, manual checks, tax reporting, annual tax forms, audits, and regulatory compliance. Maintains timecards, attendance records, payroll files, and overtime metrics. Assists employees and managers with payroll, tax status, direct deposit, and timekeeping questions; trains supervisors and investigates taxing agency issues.