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Advancement Data and Operations Specialist

Radford University

Job Location:

Radford, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Title: Advancement Data and Operations Specialist

Application Review Date:6/18/26

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Advancement Data and Operations Specialist supports the mission of Advancement and Alumni Relations through the administration governance analysis and optimization of alumni donor and prospect data systems. This position serves as a key on-campus operational and technical resource for the division supporting daily collaboration with Advancement staff campus partners and leadership while ensuring the accuracy integrity and effective use of constituent data. The role requires strong technical proficiency analytical skills responsiveness and the ability to support a fast-paced team-oriented office environment.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with relational databases CRM systems or enterprise data management platforms.
Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel including data analysis formulas filtering pivot tables and reporting functions.
Experience extracting querying validating and analyzing large datasets for reporting and operational purposes.
Knowledge of data governance principles data integrity standards and business process documentation.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Information Systems Data Analytics Business Administration Computer Information Systems Higher Education Administration or a related field.
Experience with Raisers Edge SQL Power BI Tableau or other reporting and data visualization tools.
Experience in higher education advancement nonprofit fundraising operations or enterprise CRM administration.
Familiarity with data integration processes reporting automation or system implementation projects.
Experience supporting data quality initiatives reporting governance or operational analytics.
Knowledge of fundraising operations constituent engagement tracking or advancement services functions.
Experience with advancement CRM systems.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Work Classification:Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: Education Support Spec III

Department: Advancement

Salary:$44192 - $50000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Sharon Ratcliffe

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

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