Gifts and Data Entry Specialist

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Gifts and Data Entry Specialist to join our advancement team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, in our relationship-focused community. We are searching for a detail-focused individual who supports the Eckerd College Advancement Office through the management of gifts and data in the Advancement CRM database including entering gifts and pledges, producing gift receipts, assisting with gift acknowledgements, managing matching gifts, reconciling of gifts and pledges, and maintaining constituent records.

The Gifts and Data Entry Specialist will possess the ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence and the ability to learn new software and process data in a timely fashion. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

The advancement team is led by award-winning and seasoned professionals who have built a collaborative environment to foster innovation and growth. Professional growth is encouraged through involvement with Higher Education industry organizations, such as CASE and the Forum of Florida Alumni Associations.

Benefits Overview

Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network

• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.

• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.

• Generous employer contribution to employee’s retirement plan upon eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter all gifts and pledges to the College in the Raiser’s Edge database and produce gift receipts. Adjust gifts as directed.

• Maintain all documentation regarding gifts and pledges and provide documentation to the College Business Office.

• Set up and maintain online giving forms.

• Maintain biographical records for alumni, students, parents, friends, staff, faculty and organizations.

• Process matching gifts and act as a liaison with matching gift organizations.

• Reconcile deposits, gifts and pledges with the College Business Office.

• Create constituent records for new donors and manage existing constituent records for accuracy, including verifying deceased alumni and donors.

• Ensure accuracy of information in the donor database by following data entry standards and running maintenance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or three years of related experience in data management position; experience with Raiser’s Edge software preferred. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Ability to perform work outside normal business hours as needed.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online at http://eckerd.hirecentric.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application which includes creating an applicant profile, uploading a resume and cover letter, completing an application, and identifying references.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.