Development Data Analyst - Benedictine College, Atchison, KS

Sara Kramer

Development Data Analyst

Job Status: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Daytime

 

Position Summary

The role of the Development Data Analyst is to provide strategic and tactical support to the Benedictine College Development team and other areas of the College.  The DDA will possess strong analytical and data interpretation skills; be detail-oriented, creative, inquisitive, persistent, and self-motivated in applying research and analytical abilities in meaningful ways to support the college's fundraising goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Increase overall efficiency by gaining a working knowledge and level of expertise of all Raiser's Edge components and provide training to key staff for utilization.
• Provides database and administrative support in the daily operation of the Development Office
  • Addition of constituents
  • Database record clean-up and updates
  • Batch entries
  • Generation of mailing lists
  • Development of complex queries, exports and reports
• Make other changes to Raiser's Edge database and my.Benedictine as directed by Development staff
• Assists in gift processing as needed
• Runs monthly pledge reminders for payment
• Provides necessary support of fundraising activities, including managing databases, merging form letters, preparing mailings, coordinating mailings with IKON, maintaining files, handling general correspondence, providing statistical reports, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Provides necessary support of fundraising and department related events, which will, at times, include off-site attendance and participation.
• Provides necessary on-going support of other fundraising arms of the college, i.e. Ministry and Athletics, ensuring clean data sharing for stewardship and communication purposes.

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

• Excellent inter-personal and verbal communication skills with ability to act in a mature and professional manner
• Extensive administrative support in a fast paced work environment
• Good organizational skills required, with strict attention to detail in all tasks
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and maintain positive attitude in times of increased workload
• Proactively communicate and collaborate to analyze information needs and requirements to deliver a project that meets the client's satisfaction
• Prioritize multiple reports, data analysis and data research requests with minimal supervision
• Must have ability to exercise judgment on a wide spectrum of topics
• Maintain strict confidentiality regulations set by the College and the department

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 

Competency Statement(s)

• Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of, and experience with Raiser's Edge database software and Crystal Reports is desired.

 

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Systems Analyst, Computer Science, or related field
• Two or more years of experience with relational database management systems
• Must possess knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while having the ability to shift work seamlessly when priorities change

 

Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of at least 3 references, and state the position(s) of interest to:

 

                Michelle Coury

                Director of Human Resources

                Benedictine College

                1020 N. Second Street

                Atchison, KS 66002

                mcoury@benedictine.edu

 

A review of the applications will take place immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Inquiries or questions about the positions may be directed to the Business Office via e-mail.  Electronic applications are encouraged, but not required.  A copy of the job descriptions will be posted on the Benedictine College website, www.benedictine.edu.

 

Benedictine College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.