Advancement Database Analyst

The University of Texas System - Tyler, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Tyler, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Advancement Database Analyst at the University of Texas at Tyler is responsible for managing and maintaining the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring data integrity, and providing support for gift processing. This role involves creating complex queries and reports, serving as a liaison between Advancement Services and other departments, and participating in project management tasks. The analyst will also assess and recommend changes to policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of the Advancement team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for database management and administration, database maintenance, and data integrity tasks.
• Perform gift processing activities and reporting.
• Create basic and complex queries used to export data/lists as needed.
• Maintain and improve donor relations by ensuring accurate and timely handling, recording, receipting, and acknowledgement of gifts and related data.
• Create cost centers and perform reclass/budget transfer tasks to ensure gifts are deposited according to donor intent.
• Create new constituent records and maintain constituent biographical information in Raiser's Edge, ensuring duplicates are not created.
• Create appeals when needed and ensure gifts are credited appropriately as they come in.
• Create detailed and customized reports to accommodate the needs of the Advancement team.
• Perform data imports of new graduates, parents, etc.
• Create and maintain Raiser's Edge dashboards to aid in tracking fund/campaign/appeal performance.
• Manage access to the Raiser's Edge database, including periodic reviews of current access and making needed changes/additions/deletions.
• Perform regular audits of database records to ensure gifts are coded correctly and the appropriate attributes are added.
• Train and support Raiser's Edge end-users as needed.
• Maintain data entry standards and procedures and update policies and procedures where needed.
• Communicate with and respond to staff/constituent questions regarding data issues and provide technical expertise as needed.
• Meet with team members, vendors, or other UT Tyler staff to understand data needs and objectives.
• Lead new projects and effectively delegate tasks to ensure timely completion by established deadlines.
• Stay up to date with established industry standards and identify areas of improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years' database experience, preferably with Raiser's Edge.
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform research and create/analyze reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong working knowledge of database software, preferably Raiser's Edge.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in record maintenance.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes in procedures and tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities