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Associate Director of Alumni Affairs and Development

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:28:07 -0700

Job Type: Staff
Department: Alumni Affairs
Date Posted: May 1, 2013
Description: Job Summary:
The core function of the Associate Director of Alumni Affairs and Development is to plan, develop and manage alumni affairs and major gift activities for specific programs at Samuel Merritt University. Working with faculty, staff and volunteer alumni, this position will be responsible for building alumni programs that will encourage support, financial and otherwise, for the School of Nursing, Master of Physician Assistant and Master of Occupational Therapy programs.

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Skills and Abilities:

Willingness to work occasional evenings / weekends and travel periodically.

Persuasive written and public presentation skills.

Ability to relate and communicate with donors, alumni and high-ranking university faculty and staff.

Ability to work collaboratively with many different internal and external constituencies.

Proven management and strategic planning experience.

Appreciation for the importance of building mutually beneficial alumni relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

Proven experience in cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.

Computer proficient, experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of Power Campus a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

A minimum of five years of alumni relations and/major gifts experience in an academic setting.

Bachelor s degree and experience in a university setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 20 pounds is an occasional part of the job.

Audit and Reporting Specialist

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:32:16 -0700

Job Type: Staff
Department: Finance
Date Posted: April 26, 2013
Description: Job Summary:

The Audit and Reporting Specialist is responsible for assuring that all audit materials are prepared on a timely basis throughout the year. This is to insure that all materials requested by external auditors for all annual audits (A-133, 403(b), financial statement) as well as any other audits are made available to the auditors on the first day of fieldwork. The Audit and Reporting Specialist acts as liaison between Financial Services and other departments within the University, as well as between the financial departments of Sutter Health and ABSMC, and between both internal and external auditors.
The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.
Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in both personal and mainframe computers
Knowledge of and experience with Windows environment, Microsoft Office
Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, theories and terminologies plus skills to perform accounting tasks with accuracy and competence
Ability to work with confidential data such as payroll information, financial aid personal information, government reports, etc
Ability to read and understand complex Federal and State regulations and guidelines
Ability to perform highly complex mathematical and statistical techniques such as factor analysis, modeling and probability determinations. Logical thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables for systems development
Ability to work independently while participating as a team player
Ability to organize and complete large-scale projects independently
Ability to interface will with large and diverse user groups
Demonstrate organizing, reconciling and analyzing abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, public and student population

Education and/or Experience:

Baccalaureate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; CPA, CMA or CIA preferred
Five to seven years relevant accounting experience, preferably in a non profit setting

Physical Requirements:

Basically sedentary deskwork
Physical ability to lift and move boxes of up to 20 pounds
Hand and finger dexterity for data entry and calculator
Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication

Alumni Nurse Mentor

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:11:03 -0700

Job Type: Staff
Department: Nursing/Student Services
Date Posted: April 8, 2013
Description: Job Summary:

The Alumni Nurse (AN) Tutor serves as a tutor to designated Samuel Merritt University BSN students in SISP, including designated prospective SISP students who are completing their first two years at our partner schools. The AN Tutors will meet and tutor students weekly during the academic year 1:1 or in small groups via email, phone, and/or face-to-face, and/or other technologies that facilitate on-line meetings, for the purposes of tutoring. The AN Tutors will collaborate with the departments of Academic Support and the School of Nursing to ensure that the needs of the project are being fulfilled. Preference is given to AN Tutors who were previously enrolled in SISP or RWJ- NCIN scholars programs.

Position(s) is designated as hourly, non-benefited employment. Rate: $30/hr, not to exceed 20hours/week. Length of employment is variable, based on grant funding.

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence

Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills. Ability to use the computer, and social networking media as needed. Must have access to a computer, phone, and email. AN tutors must comply with the same tutoring requirements as student tutors and participate in a Tutor Training Seminar taught by the Academic Support Coordinator. Essential are good organizational skills and the ability to document and follow-through with tutorial commitments.

Education and/or Experience: Must have graduated from Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing, and shown success in academic achievement as determined by the School of Nursing and the Office of Academic Disability Support Services.

General Fund Accountant

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:39:28 -0700

Job Type: Staff
Department: Financial Services
Date Posted: March 11, 2013
Description: Job Summary:
The responsibilities of this job require accuracy, timeliness of completion, and strong competencies of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, theories and terminologies. This position includes participating in the preparation and documentation in the time-critical processes of: Title IV Federal funding; the Federal Work Study program; month-end close; investment analysis and reporting; some internal and external reporting; audit preparation; and other tasks as assigned.
The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of complex Excel tasks and basic knowledge of word processing software
Ability to operate ten-key adding machine by touch
Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, theories and terminologies, plus skills to perform tasks with accuracy and competence
Ability to organize and complete large-scale projects independently as well as with other staff.
Demonstrates consistent levels of accuracy and motivation
Ability to interface with large, diverse user groups and vendors
Possess excellent concentration and attention to detail required for extended periods of time in order to produce reports; as well as the ability to organize, reconcile and analyze
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Occasional overtime may be required
Previous experience in a higher education environment highly desirable.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting or related field
Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform deskwork, however, must be mobile
Light lifting occasionally required
Ability to talk, express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to write, express and exchange ideas by means of the written word
Auditory ability to received detailed information through verbal communication
Dexterity of the hands and fingers for keyboarding tasks
Ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, bend, stand and have flexibility of the upper and lower body