Aspire Chicago · 18 hours ago
Coordinator, Human Resources and Philanthropy
Aspire Chicago is a mission-driven organization seeking a Coordinator for their Human Resources and Philanthropy Teams. This role provides essential administrative support, ensuring smooth operations and effective execution of people-focused and donor-facing initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Maintain compliant active and terminated employee files, ensuring all required documentation is filed accurately and timely
Create and manage new hire files, ensuring paperwork is organized in appropriate sub-folders and maintained according to compliance guidelines
Maintain independent contractor and consultant files in accordance with record retention and compliance requirements
Process termination files and ensure required documentation is retained per record retention guidelines
Maintain accurate team member data on the Department of Human Services (DHS) Registry
Complete DHS annual background checks for all team members and contracted individuals
Conduct annual license and background checks (e.g., driver’s license, background checks, CANTS)
Support audits and surveys conducted by regulatory agencies by providing employee file documentation as requested
Support gift acknowledgment and stewardship processes, including printing, gathering signatures, scanning, mailing, and filing acknowledgment letters
Assist with data health initiatives such as de-duplication, updating contact information, and broader database maintenance efforts
Collaborate with the Philanthropy team on CRM/database management, including monitoring data integrity, preparing reports, and supporting onboarding to new systems and processes
Perform basic data entry on a project-by-project basis, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility in data management and gift entry as skills develop
Schedule philanthropy- and fundraiser-related meetings and document meeting notes
Make purchases and place orders as needed
Deliver or mail collateral and documents; assemble in-house mailings
Assist in maintaining up-to-date documentation for database, team communication, and development system processes through the Philanthropy Team handbook
Support management of in-kind donation inquiries, including coordination with internal team members and follow-up with donors
Coordinate the Philanthropy team calendar to enhance communication and support team meetings, celebrations, and outings
Maintain and organize documents, folders, materials, mailings, facility tours, and philanthropy initiatives
Provide event planning and implementation support for philanthropy, marketing, and volunteer events
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of one (1) year of human resources-related administrative experience
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, required (advanced Excel skills preferred)
Valid driver's license with a good driving record required
Experience with HRIS and Learning Management Systems
Experience with Virtuous or a comparable CRM/database system
Experience with project management software
Maintains strict confidentiality of information and conversations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Customer-service oriented with a helpful, solution-focused mindset
Approachable and able to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
Comfortable learning and troubleshooting new technologies and systems
Collaborative team player who works well with diverse personalities
Adaptable, flexible, and accountable
Proactive problem-solver with an interest in improving processes
Preferred
Advanced Excel skills
Company
Aspire Chicago
Aspire offers services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$9.2M2025-06-11Grant· $9.2M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-08-13
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