What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development and Alumni Relations Information Services position at Bowdoin College?
Posting Details
Title
Director of Development and Alumni Relations Information Services
Posting Number
S01392JP
Department
Development Operations
Job Summary
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Information Systems serves as the database administrator for the DAR Constituent Relationship Management system, the College’s software application system of record for alumni, parents, trustees, honorary degree recipients, friends of the College, and others. The Director is also responsible for leading the acquisition, implementation, configuration, administration, and integration management for the full suite of DAR function-specific application systems, data storage systems, and reporting systems that additionally support the fundraising and outreach/engagement growth strategies of the College and external constituencies requiring information from these systems. The Director manages, sets priorities, provides direction for, and partners with a team of Systems & Data Analysts who support program area initiatives and goals with data configuration, extraction, and reporting required to analyze progress and drive action. The Director is responsible for building collaborative partnerships within DAR, with IT and other key offices across the College, and with technology vendors to direct the effective strategic development of the organization’s systems and data assets.
Education/Skills Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred certification:
Preferred certification:
- Project Management
- Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (fundamental or professional)
- Strong project management and implementation process knowledge for large and small system/technical projects.
- Excellent organization and planning skills using current productivity tools with the ability to set priorities and balance a high-volume of detail-oriented concurrent tasks.
- Proven effectiveness as a leader, manager/motivator of technical staff, team builder, and team player.
- Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to clearly convey information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
7-10 years in a similar role required. 10 years experience preferred.
- Hands-on system administration and systems/data analysis skills for operational enterprise software applications and relational databases with the ability to connect strategic plans/goals with requirements for and configuration of data and software solutions.
- Advanced experience with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software applications including Excel, Access and Power BI.
- Extensive experience with database systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional work after 5:00 pm or weekends. Currently this is a 1.0 FTE. Minimal travel required.
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position is expected to be $103,500 – $118,500.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position is expected to be $103,500 – $118,500.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match or vesting required
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
- Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
- Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
- Free fitness and wellness classes!
- And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
03/10/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
