Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Gift Intention Coordinator in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts.
Position Summary
The Gift Intention Coordinator performs functions related to the entry, revision and workflow of gift intentions processes. This includes reviewing and interpreting gift agreements, researching, creating and processing new and revised commitments, partnering with Cornell’s development community members and analyzing pledge data year over year, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret donor commitments and record new pledges/adjustments to pledges in accordance with donor intent, Cornell policies and procedures, CASE standards, IRS guidelines and GAAP accounting standards.
Lead management of gift intention team workflow using a ticketing system and shared Outlook mailbox.
In partnership with the gift intention team, perform various analysis each quarter or on an ad-hoc basis on pledge activity to ensure accurate and complete.
Participate and lead from position during upcoming CRM software conversion and any ad-hoc projects.
About Alumni Affairs and Development
At Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221K alumni and raised $6.7 billion. Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree and 4-6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Strong finance and/or accounting principles.
High attention to detail and high level of accuracy; strong research and critical thinking skills; ability to discern and implore professional judgement; ability to work in cases without a predefined roadmap, strong ability to collaborate with colleagues across many areas and levels of campus.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to successfully collaborate and lead from position.
Ability to analyze data and understand processes and procedures.
Work Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
Rewards and Benefits
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
University Job Title:
Accounts Rep V
Job Family:
Fin/Budget/Planning
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$29.45 - $32.90
Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Allison Washburn
Contact Email:
[email protected]
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2026-08-12Skills Required
- Associate degree and 4-6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
- Strong finance and/or accounting principles knowledge
- High attention to detail, strong research and critical thinking, professional judgment
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate and lead from position
- Ability to analyze data and understand processes and procedures
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Healthcare Strength — Health plans are considered comprehensive with strong employer cost-sharing, including dental, vision, mental health, fertility, and access to no-cost counseling. This breadth and depth of coverage are repeatedly highlighted as a standout element of total rewards.
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Retirement Support — Employer retirement contributions are portrayed as generous across appointment types, with immediate-vesting options and access to financial consultations. This sustained institutional support reinforces long-term financial security for employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs such as childcare grants, adoption assistance, onsite childcare, lactation support, and children’s tuition scholarships provide tangible help for dependents. These offerings meaningfully augment overall compensation for employees with family needs.
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