Advancement Services Records Specialist (CEMI)

Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position ofAdvancement Services Records Specialist (CEMI)in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. Position SummaryThe Advancement Services Records Specialist (CEMI)is responsible forprocessing gifts using sound judgement, makingaccuratedeterminationsregardingtheappropriate account/designationnumber, processing and reconciling the gift data after entry, and/or entering complex pledge payments .Biographical processing includes verifying,creatingandmaintainingcomplete andaccuratedemographic data and interpreting data which originates from various sources .Information must be entered inan accurateandtimelymanner to ensure the integrity of the database. This is a2 yearterm appointment which maybe endedorextendedbased on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance. Key Responsibilities * Gift/data entry and quality assurance, correcting inaccuraciestimely * Provide guidance and excellent customer service to colleagues in a highly professional manner * Contribute positively to a team with a growth mindset and with excellent team support skills * Other tasks and duties as assigned to support the full department as directed by supervisor AboutAlumni Affairs and DevelopmentAt Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221K alumni and raised$6.7 billion. Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future. Required Qualifications * Associates degree and two to four years of relevant work experience and/oran equivalentcombination of education and experience. * Technical acumen, experience in database entry and/or data quality assurance. * Proven experience in high volume, mission critical processing with accuracy and completeness * Ability to handle confidential information in a professional, trustworthy, and discreet manner. * Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships. * Other tasks and duties as assigned. Work Location * This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and in office 2 days per week. The university reserves the right tomodify, suspend,revokeorterminatethe hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits * Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. * Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits:Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell. * Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility forobservingfaiths andtraditionswe also offer twoadditionalfloating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions:Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell * Cornell's impressive educational benefits includ