Job Title: Database Administrator and Prospect and Research Analyst
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 232684
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Job Summary

The Database Administrator and Prospect Research Analyst is a vital resource to alumni and development staff, as well as internal and administrative leaders in applying Raiser's Edge to address transformational, strategic university priorities. Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, this team member will oversee the data team and manage the institution's alumni, donor and prospect database to ensure overall accuracy and integrity, providing end-user training and support services, establish and maintain dashboards, as well as help execute and provide best practice for complex data importing, exporting, extraction and analysis. A systems thinker who is also process oriented, this position will contribute to the strategy for alumni, parents, and friends to donate to the University in ways that are meaningful to them and that align and support the fundraising goals of UWG. Both strategic and practical, they will work closely with their team and other advancement colleagues to support important initiatives related to campaign planning, implement and maximize tools to manage and mine data, and integrate best practice for a data-driven approach to fundraising.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Required Experience
At least two years professional work experience in relevant field
Advanced working knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge CRM; proficient in both web view and database view
Systems thinker who is also process oriented; strategic and tactical
Proficient in development, research and prospect management practices
Strong research, technical, analytical, critical-thinking and relational-intuitive skillsCompetence in synthesizing and compiling large amounts of data from diverse sources
Strong written and oral communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
Flexible, adaptable, and creative problem-solver
Ability to effectively document and communicate processes and procedures
Strong analytical skills to analyze large volumes of information from disparate sources and synthesizing it in a cogent and concise form
Ability to work independently, prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with a strong work ethic
Excellent project and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Knowledge of capacity rating systems and demonstrated experience providing capacity estimates
Working knowledge and understanding of fundraising and donor relations concepts, principles, and techniques
Advanced analytical skills to interpret financial data and individual wealth indicators, identify philanthropic patterns
Ability to manage and facilitate multiple requests for multiple channels with varying objectives in a timely manner

Proposed Salary

$53,604 minimum - $65,676 midpoint

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.