Data Specialist, UMKC Foundation

UMKC Foundation

Data Specialist

Purpose: Serving as a member of the UMKC Foundation Advancement Services team, the Ellucian CRM Data Specialist will work closely with the Director of Advancement Services, department staff, internal and external partners. This role will be the primary point of contact for timely and accurate data reports, and data hygiene. The role also will develop and present training and manage database support material for the Foundation.

Organizational Relationships: This position will collaborate closely with Director of Advancement – CRM, department staff, internal and external partners to the Foundation.

Essential Duties and Skills:

• Work closely with internal and external partners on all aspects of data reporting and data collection to meet departmental goals.
• Provide detailed, accurate, and timely lists and reports supporting all internal and external partners.
• Provides solutions to problems typical or frequently occurring to increase efficiency.
• Develop and provide presentations, including employee training relating to the Ellucian system.
• Maintains Ellucian documentation library and completes routine tasks.
• Develop and generate standard and ad hoc reports using specialized software applications as needed.
• Enter data for new records and update existing records of more than 100,000 active donors
• Be the UMKC Foundation’s internal manager/expert on data needed for cultivation and stewardship work.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion with all Foundation and UMKC data and information.
• Ability to manage a variety of requests and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Ensure accurate and best practice with all data collection and reporting.
• Possess a broad understanding of Advancement Services knowledge: gift processing, data collection, data hygiene,
• Ability to apply skills and knowledge in various processes, procedures, and systems to positively impact campaigns, programs, events, etc.

UMKC Foundation Valued Attributes: At the UMKC Foundation, we seek team members who share and can perform their work per our valued attributes:

• Integrity: Build trustworthy relationships based on the highest ethical standards by using clear, authentic communications.
• Resilient: Display the energy and stamina to embrace the challenges and ambiguity of fundraising while maintaining self-confidence, humility, and a sense of purpose.
• Expert Communicator: Express self in a manner that creates a deep and meaningful connection with others and empathizes with constituents or colleagues using sound judgment and diplomacy. These skills should apply equally to written and oral communications, including presentations.
• Collaboration: Provide expert analytical and problem-solving skills to all projects and meet the needs of the group with sound judgment, attention to details, ability to consistently meet deadlines and be expert in written and oral communications.
• Leadership: Strategically manage and wisely adjudicate competing priorities. Be willing to mentor and motivate those around you. Embrace innovative solutions with excitement and tenacity.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s OR an Associate’s degree with at least 1 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Attention to details is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of data management experience
• Prior experience in non-profit organizations and/or institutions of higher education is a plus.
• Incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform with substantial independence of administrative authority and discretion.
• The ability to maintain and adhere to privacy and confidentiality standards in data privacy and confidentiality standards.

Hiring Salary Range:

$19.23 - $22.84 per hour commensurate with experience, education and internal equity.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, non-exempt, benefit eligible staff position, bi-weekly pay period
• On campus, 8:00 am – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
• Remote work may be available one (1) day per week, after 90 days of employment with approval.
• Occasional travel and sporadic evening or weekend work is required.

Environmental Demands: This position does not require unusual physical ability. Little physical exertion is involved, although considerable pressures exist; ability to handle tension and stress in a positive manner is required. No risks or discomforts are imposed upon this position by the physical surroundings or job situation. Travel requirements are minimal.

Position will remain open until filled.

To be considered for the position, you must email your resume/CV with appropriate attachments directly to UMKC Foundation at umkcfoundation.org/careers.

The Foundation is a separate organization outside of the university. Do not apply to the posting available on the university careers page. All application materials must be submitted directly to the Foundation to be fully considered.

If you are interested in helping grow the culture of philanthropy that supports UMKC, please send your cover letter and resume to: contact@umkcfoundation.org

The UMKC Foundation is a separate but affiliated enterprise devoted to raising funds for the university and for exercising fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments made to UMKC. To learn more about UMKC Foundation, visit umkcfoundation.org.

The UMKC Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.