Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist

Job Description

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist plays a significant role in supporting the company’s charitable donations programs, as well as corporate sustainability reporting. This individual manages day-to-day operations of our corporate contributions including grant program workflow and budgetary and regulatory reporting.

Operates in full compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as applicable regulations and laws, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering requirements. Responsible to report any procedure or process that doesn’t meet regulatory requirements including fraud, whether suspected or confirmed, to management. This reporting can be done directly to any member of management, including Human Resources or Corporate Security, or can be reported through Associated’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.


KEY RESULT AREAS
Operational/Procedural Activities
Analysis
Internal Consulting/Facilitation
Quality Assurance
Team Support
Collaboration
Special Projects



JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Administer the company’s charitable grant program activities, serving as primary point of contact for grant applicants, senior leaders and colleagues on process navigation. Optimize work flow for evaluation of funds requests with appropriate internal committees, senior leaders and Community Reinvestment Act team.

• In coordination with Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, administer the company’s charitable budget, providing reports of accountability based on charitable budget segment allocations.

• Provide data for regulatory and finance reporting. Assist in analysis and reconciliation as required.

• Assist with the production of materials for the Charitable Advisory Committee, Community Development Charitable Committee and related meetings.

• Assist in the development of reporting capabilities to support a comprehensive and accurate picture of ASB total giving. Support approach(es) that enable the company to measure change delivered by its programs.

• Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility reporting process, working with other departments to collect data across full sustainability spectrum.

• Research best practices in corporate grant management and actively consult with team members and management as needed to formulate, recommend and implement solutions that go beyond the obvious in a timely manner.

• Assist with the production of corporate social responsibility programs and community events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Business, Finance, Marketing or Communications or related field

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree Business, Finance, Marketing or Communications or related field

Required Experience: 2-4 years Business, Finance, Marketing or Communications or related field

Preferred Experience: 4-7 years Business, Finance, Marketing or Communications or related field

Special Skill Requirements:
Analytical
Mathematical
Microsoft Office
Operate Office Equipment
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Other: Detail Oriented
Other: Resilient
Other: Global Mindset


Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

• Adherence to Company policy and procedures is required.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Vision & Values of Associated Banc-Corp.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Basic math and reading skills, and attention to detail.
• Use of basic office equipment (e.g., photocopier, voice mail, “fax” machine, calculator, multiple line telephones, typewriter, computers etc.).
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.
• Maintain credit exception approval percentages within corporate approved guidelines

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.