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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $81,000.00 - $123,375.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Manager, Gift Administration (Based in NYC Office)

REPORTS TO: Director, Development Operations

THE POSITION

The Manager, Gift Administration is a key leader within the Development Operations team directly responsible for formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the successful recording, maintenance, acknowledging, documenting, and reporting of charitable contributions to HSS. The Manager will partner with the Director to establish and maintain data integrity standards and practices with an eye on building efficiencies and ensuring quality customer service for donors and internal stakeholders.

The Manager reports to the Director for Development Operations and will supervise two Development Associates.

THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The development office raises $80Million per year on average to advance the HSS mission.  Our aim is to be the best-in-class development department of our kind, mirroring the level of excellence that exists across HSS.  Successful members of our development department are self-motivated, hard workers, who can work effectively independently and as part of a group, want to actively participate in achieving new levels of success, rethink the way things are done to do them better, and lead in their respective area and in their respective role.  Successful members of our team bring industry best-practice knowledge and creativity to their work to enable continuous achievement in their area. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all aspects of gift administration including serving as a resource and primary lead on matters of gift processing and policy for internal and external constituencies.Oversees gift entry and data quality, transaction accuracy and manages customer service related to the HSS Foundation’s incoming charitable contributions.Reviews and reconciles transactions and cash reports and receipts daily.Develop, maintain, and monitor the acknowledgement process to meet department expectations of personalized and timely communication.Responsible for creating policies, procedures, and training.Provide reporting for endowments, account balances, and gift receivables.Conducts pledge review and reminder process quarterly.Ensures regulatory compliance with the charitable gift accounting policies and reporting standards. Monitors and understands the IRS regulations as they pertain to gift acceptance, processing, and receipting, and to 501(c)3 organizational operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required.5+ years of related experience required, preferably in an academic medical center development office or other complex nonprofit environment.Preferred experience with the following systems: The Raiser’s Edge 7/NXT; Luminate Online, Omatic, and banking via lockbox.

COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrated organizational and planning skills; strong follow-up and follow-through to ensure personal, team, and organizational objectives.Strong written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with different departments and a diverse group of individuals. Managerial experience and skills to include the ability to coach and foster professional growth.Entrepreneurial spirit that embraces change; enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and excellent judgment always.

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is ranked #1 in the U.S. for Orthopedics and #4 for Rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” (2021–2022 rankings). It is also ranked Best in New York City for Pediatric Orthopedics and #22 nationally by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” (2021–2022 rankings). Located in New York City, HSS also serves patients in the regional area with outpatient centers in Westchester County, New York; Connecticut; New Jersey; Long Island, Queens and West Palm Beach, FL. Patients choose to come to HSS from across the U.S. and from around the world. The Hospital’s Research Institute is internationally recognized as a leader in the investigation of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases.

At a time when people are living longer than ever and leading more active lifestyles, the need for continued innovation in the treatment and prevention of joint disease, pain, and injury is more critical than ever. Hospital for Special Surgery is one of the few institutions in the world with the specialized expertise, experience, and skill to change the future of musculoskeletal medicine, and, more importantly, improve the quality of life for countless patients worldwide.

From pioneering the first artificial knee to unlocking the mysteries of rheumatoid arthritis, HSS brings to this challenge an extraordinary institutional focus on mobility and a legacy of innovation and distinction in medicine. A multidisciplinary team of 200 of the world's leading scientists and research staff focus on musculoskeletal investigations at the basic, translational, and clinical level. In addition, HSS physicians manage the largest rheumatology program in the world and lead the world's premier musculoskeletal clinical practice, with more than 30,000 surgeries performed annually.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.