Director of Development and Alumni Relations Information Services

​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.​

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ducation/Skills RequirementsB

achelor’s degree required.P

referred certification:P

• roject ManagementB
• lackbaud Raiser’s Edge (fundamental or professional)S
• trong project management and implementation process knowledge for large and small system/technical projects.E
• xcellent organization and planning skills using current productivity tools with the ability to set priorities and balance a high-volume of detail-oriented concurrent tasks.P
• roven effectiveness as a leader, manager/motivator of technical staff, team builder, and team player.C
• lear and effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to clearly convey information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.​E
• xcellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

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xperience Requirements and/or Equivalents7

-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.A
• dvanced experience with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software applications including Excel, Access and Power BI.E
• xtensive experience with database systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT.

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his 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.

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OMPENSATIONT

he hiring range for this position is expected to be $103,500 – $118,500.

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ENEFITS AND PERKSA

• variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) G
• enerous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match or vesting requiredL
• ife and Disability InsuranceP
• aid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time P
• aid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.htmlP
• aid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)H
• ousehold access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool F
• ree fitness and wellness classes!A
• nd more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

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f selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.