COORDINATOR, FINANCE ENDOWMENTS (BAND LEVEL 9) [Memorial University of Newfoundland]

July 17, 2026

COORDINATOR, FINANCE ENDOWMENTS (BAND LEVEL 9)

Office of Development and Alumni Engagement

(2-Year Contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIESThe Coordinator, Finance Endowments will be responsible for leading financial efficiencies and operating processes in gift administration, to ensure protection of the University's charitable status. Other responsibilities include office budget oversight, payables, receivables, trust fund tracking, and managing the staff responsible for gift administration and the budget. This position will work not only with the Office of Development but also with SAOs or Finance Managers in other University departments, including Office of the Associate Vice-President (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer, to ensure accurate administration of Memorial's Trust Funds.

Duties include managing and reconciling trust funds; generating accurate and detailed annual donor endowment reports; establishing quality control processes based on the University's Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO) for endowed and non-endowed funds; ensuring funds are available for awarding and that the award adheres to the gift agreement; ensuring accurate accounting of restricted and unrestricted accounts for endowments; compiling and disseminating gift reports to various constituents; ensuring compliance with federal government guidelines (CRA) in the coordination of the gift receipting and acknowledgement processes; preparing budget submissions and analyzing monthly budget activity; managing and reconciling financial and statistical reports for the FACT Book, the CRA Charity Return, and the Board of Regents based on daily donation and pledge data; and performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience (5-7 years) in a field related to finance or accounting, preferably with a charitable organization; an undergraduate degree in Business Administration is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Microsoft Excel is essential, as are problem-solving skills and demonstrated attention to detail. Understanding of University policies and procedures, Banner Finance, and Raiser's Edge NXT, as well as knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registered charities guidelines and compliance activities, is considered an asset. An accounting designation is desirable.

SALARY $67,414 - $91,929 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE July 31, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Memorial University Of Newfoundland

Memorial University is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada. It was established as a memorial to Newfoundlanders who lost their lives on active service during the First World War and subsequent conflicts. As the province’s only university, Memorial has a special obligation to the people of the province and plays an integral role in education and continuing development in the region.

Memorial is an inclusive community dedicated to innovation and excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, service and public engagement. Memorial has more than 19,000 students from over 115 countries spread across five campuses and a global network of almost 100,000 alumni. From the classics to advanced technology, Memorial offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. A respected employer with more than 3,600 employees, Memorial provides an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, equity, diversity and inclusion.