Gift & Office Operations Associate
Description

Department: Advancement

Reports To: Director of Advancement Operations

Full Year/Academic Year/Other: Full Year

Full Time/Part Time/Other: Full Time

Faculty/Staff: Staff

Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt

Last Updated: September 2026

Job Purpose:

Responsible for timely gift entry, donor acknowledgments, budget expense processing, event support, and general office administration.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, organize, and enter daily gifts and pledges following Pomfret School's gift acceptance policy, CASE, and IRS standards.
  • Verify donor intent is met regarding allocation, amount, and degree of anonymity.
  • Generate timely donor acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders, and statements of giving.
  • Serve as the Advancement Office liaison to the School's auditing firm and provide financial materials as requested.
  • Assist in maintaining constituent biographical information including address, phone, and employment updates.
  • Ensure gift and pledge records are accurately filed and maintained in the electronic document management system.
  • Research and promptly respond to complex requests for information regarding gift accounting, allocation, and reporting.
  • Process department credit card reconciliations, travel expense reports, invoices, and voucher requests.
  • Manage general office operations, including ordering office supplies, maintaining yearly supply inventory, and entering facilities work orders.
  • Coordinate scheduling for internal meetings, external candidate interviews, and team onboarding.
  • Maintain event supply inventory and provide day-of event support, including registration, nametag preparation, and attendee logistics.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Maintain a high level of accuracy, precision, and data integrity during busy periods.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information appropriately and maintain donor confidentiality.
  • Ability to deal effectively and professionally with alumni, donors, co-workers, and the general public.
  • Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking skills.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn relational database applications, preferably Raiser's Edge.
  • High level of data entry proficiency.
  • Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Mac operating systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Appreciation of the mission of Pomfret School.

Work Conditions:

  • Office environment.
Salary Description
$25-$28 / hour