Database Administrator - San Diego/La Jolla, CA

Linda McLaughlin

Opportunity:

 

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) is dedicated to discovering the fundamental molecular causes of disease and devising the innovative therapies of tomorrow. Sanford-Burnham, with operations in California and Florida, is one of the fastest-growing research institutes in the country. The Institute ranks among the top independent life-science research institutions nationally and among the top organizations worldwide for its research impact. 

 

Sanford-Burnham has established major research programs in cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, and infectious, inflammatory, and childhood diseases. The Institute is especially known for its dedication to excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and world-class capabilities in stem cell research and drug discovery technologies. Sanford-Burnham employs approximately 900 scientists and more than 1,200 people. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
  Sanford-Burnham seeks a Database Administrator to facilitate and support the fundraising goals of the Philanthropy Department by managing the philanthropy database with and for the department and Sanford-Burnham.  Reporting to the Associate Director, Philanthropy Operations, the individual establishes advanced systems and processes for database management and internal and external reporting, consistent with best practices and excellence in strategic philanthropy.

 

Responsibilities include the department's donor/corporation/foundation prospect database, proactively improving systems and processes; responding in a timely manner to team members' requests for wealth research data; creating donor profiles through prospect research; generating user-friendly reports to track and communicate the department's progress; gift tracking and processing, and serving as the primary Philanthropy Department database manager.  As an integral member of the philanthropy team, the Administrator will provide guidance and maintenance support for staff members' database system needs. He/she will also assist with special events as needed and help improve and expand the Institute-wide donor stewardship and recognition programs.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

I.    Database Coordination

 

In close collaboration with the Philanthropy staff, the Administrator is responsible for developing and managing the donor, corporation and foundation database, consistent with best practices in strategic philanthropy. He/she will: