Essential Job Functions: Leadership and Operations Lead advancement operations including systems, processes, and workflow management Oversee advancement services, financial processes, scholarship administration, and donor data systems Supervise staff supporting advancement operations Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy Financial Operations Manage and analyze financial processes including endowments, receivables, payables, and reconciliations Prepare financial reports and analysis for leadership and board use Support budget development, fund management, and financial planning led by the AVP/ED Ensure accurate reporting, internal controls, and compliance in coordination with the Business Office Coordinate audit preparation and serve as primary operational contact for auditors Advancement Services and Data Oversee donor database management, data integrity, and reporting Manage gift processing, acknowledgements, and stewardship tracking systems Ensure compliance with regulations and institutional policies Provide reporting and analysis to support fundraising performance Scholarship Administration Oversee scholarship processes including application, awarding, tracking, and compliance Manage scholarship budgets and reconciliation Coordinate with Financial Aid and Student Services Maintain compliance with donor intent and institutional policies This role is responsible for administration, stewardship, and compliance only and does not include fundraising Governance and Compliance Prepare documentation to support board governance and reporting Support audits and compliance requirements Assist in maintaining policies and procedures Additional Responsibilities Support planning and continuous improvement efforts Assist with Foundation initiatives and events as needed Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Five or more years of relevant experience in advancement operations, nonprofit administration, finance, or related field Experience with financial processes, fund administration, or similar operational work Experience with CRM or database systems and reporting Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Office 365, including Teams and Outlook, and the ability to learn the Parkland systems and adapt to new programs as technologies are implemented. Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit foundation environment Experience with advancement services functions, including donor database systems and reporting Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, or fund administration Experience with CRM systems such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms Experience leading or supporting system improvements or implementations Strong skills in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional collaboration Familiarity with advancement, best practices, and donor data management