Advancement Database Analyst

The University of Texas System - Tyler, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Tyler, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Advancement Database Analyst plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining the Raiser's Edge database for the University Advancement team. This position is responsible for ensuring data integrity, processing gifts, and creating complex queries and reports to support the team's objectives. The analyst will also serve as a liaison between Advancement Services and other departments, participating in project management and making recommendations for improvements in policies and tools.

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 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.
• Ability to perform research and create/analyze reports.
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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

• Full benefits eligibility including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.