Foundation Support Specialist

Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL

Posted Date 4/25/2025
Description

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the SWIC Educational Employee full-time, union position of Foundation Support Specialist.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, this position involves a variety of skills and technical components needed to provide administrative support to the Foundation, such as, entering data and managing a highly confidential Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.  The Foundation Support Specialist serves as the Foundation Board Secretary and lead for all Blackbaud CRM services including Raisers Edge, Financial Edge and Merchant Services. Work involves a high level of confidentiality and the ability to make independent judgments and initiative in the undertaking and organization of tasks.  Some flexibility in working hours is required for special events. The individual will have extensive contact with all members of Foundation Board of Directors, Foundation donors, administration offices, outside vendors and the general public.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  1.  Associate degree in related field is required.  Associates degree in Accounting preferred.
  2. Three (3) years previous full-time work experience in fundraising or Development Office required.
  3. Proficiency with Microsoft Offic products is required.  Experience with accounting software packages, CRM (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge), Financial Edge, and Merchant Services software preferred. 

 

SALARY$35,912 annually, 37.5 hours per week.

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below.  Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

  • Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
  • Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
  • Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
  • Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

 

WORK LOCATION:  Belleville Campus.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  This position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:  Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

To be considered, please apply on our website: https://www.swic.edu/about/human-resources/employment-at-swic/

 

 


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