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High Point, NC - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

High Point University is seeking a Advancement Data Specialist in the Office of Institutional Advancement (IA). This is an entry level position that performs data maintenance of IA systems including changes updates and cleanup as well as data extraction for various list needs from the IA database which is essential to the successful administration of fundraising efforts. This position also serves as a backup for other key Advancement Services functions including gift processing and statistical reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience and Training

  • A minimum of one to two years of experience with Raisers Edge a comparable fundraising system or a relational database is required;
  • A minimum of one to two years of experience with data management manipulation or cleanup is required;
  • Strong experience using Microsoft Office software is required.

Knowledge Skills Ability:

  • Knowledge of system databases data elements and data management;
  • Understanding of programming logic;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (Word Excel);
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Critical thinking abilities;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality utilize discretion and exercise good judgement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs ongoing data maintenance of the IA database ensuring accuracy and integrity on biographical demographical and education information;
  • Incorporates changes and updates including but not limited to returned mail iarecordupdates obituary finder white pages alumni finder etc.;
  • Research ambiguous or incomplete updates to ensure constituent records are complete.
  • Cleans up and validates data as directed including special projects;
  • Acquires data from primary or secondary data sources to incorporate changes or new data into the Raisers Edge database;
  • Designs and creates queries/exports for data extraction and adhoc list pulling for mailing lists contact lists geographical constituent lists etc.;
  • Maintains and manages documentation regarding list criteria obtaining appropriate approval before and after data extraction and sharing;
  • Contributes to team effort by assisting with other Advancement Services work as needed to include gift logging gift or profile/account processing event registration processing scorecard processing research stewardship etc.;
  • Identifies and defines new process improvement opportunities;
  • Assists in testing data as needed;
  • Assists in documentation and policy/procedure writing as needed;
  • Ensures accuracy of information by making revisions according to policies and procedures;
  • Communicates routinely and effectively with the Data Analysis and Reporting Manager.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Ensures timely and accurate revisions to data reporting and processing.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information about this position please contact Rita Williams Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services at or James Belk Manager of Data Analysis and Reporting at


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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