What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gift and Data Integrity Specialist position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Gift and Data Integrity Specialist
9515BR
University Advancement
Advancement Services and Administration
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Gift and Data Processing, the Gift and Data Integrity Specialist is responsible to access, monitor and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and quality of the alumni, donor, and gift records in the administrative database known as Advance for the Division of University Advancement. This role will maintain a systematic approach to keeping the records accurate and contribute to data enhancement projects. The Gift and Data Integrity Specialist is considered an in-house expert related to data values and the interpretation of data on donors/companies and their pledge and payment histories.
This role is responsible for the daily recording of outright gifts, matching gifts, pledges, and pledge payments accepted on behalf of the University. Specializes in and administers the OnBase documentation platform for the division. Ensures that all gifts are recorded and receipted in accordance with RIT, CASE, and IRS regulations and policies.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us.
RIT's Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $16 - $25
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $16
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $25
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 16
Hourly/Salary Maximum:25
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9515BR
University Advancement
Advancement Services and Administration
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Gift and Data Processing, the Gift and Data Integrity Specialist is responsible to access, monitor and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and quality of the alumni, donor, and gift records in the administrative database known as Advance for the Division of University Advancement. This role will maintain a systematic approach to keeping the records accurate and contribute to data enhancement projects. The Gift and Data Integrity Specialist is considered an in-house expert related to data values and the interpretation of data on donors/companies and their pledge and payment histories.
This role is responsible for the daily recording of outright gifts, matching gifts, pledges, and pledge payments accepted on behalf of the University. Specializes in and administers the OnBase documentation platform for the division. Ensures that all gifts are recorded and receipted in accordance with RIT, CASE, and IRS regulations and policies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leads the recording of gifts made through various donation methods and files all related documentation on a daily basis.
- Evaluate all outright gifts, matching gifts, pledges, and pledge payments to determine appropriate donor credits, funds, and appeals and ensures all required documentation is complete and accurate.
- Leads the review and production of gift receipts following RIT, CASE, and IRS guidelines
- Executes biographic update processes to include accurate analysis, entry, and follow-up of all biographic updates in a timely and accurate manner.
- Continually improves the information entered and managed in the donor database by participating in various data integrity projects whether independently led or with a team. Interact with a cross-functional work team to provide customer support to RIT's Division of Development and Alumni Relations, and all users of RIT's donor management systems.
- Support division efforts in data integrity and evaluate statistics related to data quality metrics, including completeness, validity, consistency, and integrity, and make recommendations for improvement. Discuss data integrity business problems and needs with divisional staff and management and convert those needs into data or system requirements.
- Assists the Director of Gift and Data Processing in the research and resolution of data and gift errors. Following organizational procedures notifies team members when resolution steps have been executed.
- Assists the Advancement Services team in the research and resolution of data errors. Following organizational procedures notifies team members when resolution steps have been executed.
- Reviews and refines Gift Office policies and procedures.
- Offers high-caliber customer service to donors and other university stakeholders.
- Actively participates in ad-hoc projects as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Commensurate experience in an accounting, higher education or fundraising environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite; including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to work as an integral member of a team.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong degree of ethics due to working in a highly confidential environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collectively
- Must be able to exercise initiative, independent good judgment when faced with unclear or questionable data and be able to extrapolate intent from non-standard submissions.
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects within tight department metrics and deadlines, as well as ability to manage conflicting priorities and projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with donor management software is a plus.
Department/College Description
At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us.
RIT's Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Commensurate experience in an accounting, higher education or fundraising environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite; including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to work as an integral member of a team.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong degree of ethics due to working in a highly confidential environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collectively
- Must be able to exercise initiative, independent good judgment when faced with unclear or questionable data and be able to extrapolate intent from non-standard submissions.
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects within tight department metrics and deadlines, as well as ability to manage conflicting priorities and projects.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $16 - $25
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $16
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $25
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 16
Hourly/Salary Maximum:25
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Salary : $16 - $25
