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Advancement Analyst

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Temporary
6 days ago

Skills

Filing
Bachelor's

Full job description

Job ID

77069

Job Title

Advancement Analyst

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/07/17

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/07/31

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

UA Advancement Services & Ops

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$29.26 - $41.19 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0975

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

16 Months

Target Number of Openings

Hours per Week

Posting Details

Schedule

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in relative area

Career Level

3 years of relevant experience

Anticipated Start Date

August 15th, 2026

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

About McMaster:

At McMaster University, we are driven by a shared purpose: advancing human and societal health and wellbeing. Through world-class research, transformative education, and meaningful community impact, we are addressing some of the world's most complex challenges and creating positive change locally and globally.

Consistently ranked among Canada's top universities and recognized internationally for research excellence, innovation, and student success, McMaster is home to more than 37,000 students, over 200,000 alumni worldwide, and a vibrant community of scholars, researchers, learners, and partners. From pioneering discoveries in health sciences and engineering to advancing social innovation and community wellbeing, McMaster's impact extends far beyond our campus.

As we look toward the future, philanthropy will play an increasingly important role in enabling the University's aspirations. Through strategic partnerships with donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and community leaders, McMaster is creating opportunities to accelerate discovery, enhance student experiences, support breakthrough research, and strengthen its impact on society.

About University Advancement:

University Advancement (UA) at McMaster University is an integrated department that encompasses the areas of Development, Alumni Engagement, Stewardship, and Advancement Services & Operations, working collaboratively with McMaster’s Faculties and units across campus to build relationships and resources on behalf of the University.

Our vision is: Together, we enable McMaster to advance human and societal health and wellbeing.

Our mission is: Inspired by McMaster’s tradition of collaboration and innovation, we strengthen relationships, reputation and resources in pursuit of our goal to be the best.

UA’s approach to realizing our mission and vision reflects these core values and principles: Integrity, Quality, Respect, Service, Strategy and Teamwork.

Job Posting:

The Advancement Analyst is responsible for managing the timely processing and acknowledgement of gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching gifts, memorial gifts, and other contributions, as well as the updating of biographical data. The Advancement Analyst will process sensitive information and must maintain a high level of confidentiality. The Advancement Analyst will respect and enhance the donor experience through all activities performed and be a principle change-agent of the unit, promoting efficiencies in gift processing and workflow.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

Perform somewhat complex and non-routine records duties, including research, analysis, and compilation of data related to the private support (gifts) to the University.

Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.

Perform all aspects of the gift recording process with complete accuracy for the generation of accurate tax receipts in compliance with University protocols and government requirements by completing daily cash transmittals.

Accurately enter gifts, pledges, and pledge payments of all tender and transaction types in the gift system.

Generate and proof gift receipts; review recorded gift and pledge batches for accuracy in gift allocation in alignment with donor instructions.

Ensure data entry accuracy with respect to the set up of pledges and ensure that pledge payments are allocated to the appropriate open pledges.

Work with internal and external professionals in a professional capacity to process complicated gifts and biographical updates.

Create new donor records and modify existing records.

Use mass-update mechanisms (such as Advance Interface) to review electronic gift data batches and systematically ‘upload’ gift data.

Perform general accounting and bookkeeping procedures along with a reconciliation/reporting function.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, reconcile general ledger accounts, and reconcile modified gifts by general ledger adjustments using journal entries.

Use somewhat complex formulas and functions to reconcile financial transactions and create spreadsheets.
Peer-review gift entry records.
Balance and reconcile pledge files including payments-to-date, floating scale balance owing and multiple account distribution in a multi-columnar format; review and resolve surplus/deficit account balances as a result of gift batch entry and reversals/modifications to previously recorded gifts.

Work in collaboration to calculate monthly payroll deductions and reconcile monthly payroll deduction reports, process transfers and administer the University’s Trust accounts.

Prepare and provide financial reports for balancing processed credit card transactions.

Identify and escalate gift acceptance issues pursuant to CRA legislation, internal guidelines, and industry standards.

Prepare and provide foreign exchange rates and conversions to Canadian dollars.

Perform a treasury function by ensuring that all processed cheques and credit cards are recorded in the University’s on-line cashier system, and deliver the required paperwork to the cashier’s office.

Respond to donor inquiries regarding donations and acknowledgements and demonstrate exemplary customer service in all exchanges.

Develop and deliver training and information sessions on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems to members of the University and decentralized offices.

Answer inquiries via telephone, email, and in person that are specific in nature and require a specialized knowledge of policies and procedures.

Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Research, enter, and maintain engagement and biographical information in the development information system by creating and maintaining entity records for donors, prospects, alumni, students, and organizations in alignment with data business rules as established by the office of Advancement.

Utilizing mass-update mechanisms (Advance Interface), review electronic demographic data batches.

Add new constituent records to the database as needed, analyze information and populate all appropriate data fields where information is available.

Process all returned mail; using external sources and vendor services to gather and determine additional information, such as phone numbers, spouse, date of birth or death, status, etc.

Research and process obituary and significant life-event data; informing appropriate parties for publication, and as it pertains to prospects and other important constituents.

Assist with the compilation of statistics, and preparing and distributing status reports reflecting institution data collection activity, and alerting appropriate Advancement and University staff regarding incorrect or missing data.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study,

Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Please note there are 2 vacancies.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

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