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Posted: 14-Nov-22
Location: Syracuse, New York
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About LeMoyne College:
Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.
Our Mission:
Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.
Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.
Job Description:
Responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of database and advancement systems, advancement reporting and analysis, data stewardship and integrity, gift entry and acknowledgement process with primary focus on the needs of donors and end users of data. Serves as a project leader and drives creation and implementation of enhancements to Advancement's technology, data, analytics and reporting capabilities. Also leads annual Advancement Information Systems planning and evaluation process in partnership with the vice president and advancement and career advising and development colleagues. Deliverables are annual plan and evaluation of the previous year's plan.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Researches, designs and prepares complex database queries, exports, imports, custom and canned reports and data analysis to support departmental needs.
- Provides expertise in the operational aspects of the various products and systems in use, and serves as "superuser" of the various products and systems in use, advising others when questions arise and serving as a resource when problems occur.
- Responsible for training of advancement information systems colleagues and advancement and career advising and development end users to ensure that they are effective and independent as possible.
- Oversees the daily activities of the Advancement Information Services team.
- Maintains and enhances the Advancement Portal working closely with end users to ensure it is as valuable, efficient, and used as possible.
- Primary database administrator providing oversight and maintenance.
- Maintains, regularly reviews, updates and cleans up database to maximize efficiency of data entry and reporting.
- Develops and generates custom fundraising reports and database reports. Endeavors to enable colleagues to generate/access as many reports and as much data as possible. Fosters a culture of data and report independence versus dependence.
- Communicates with users to ensure delivery of clear and accurate reports and datasets that meet informational needs.
- Maintains contact with business offices to measure the impact of business process changes and facilitate appropriate adjustments.
- Create protocols for access permissions in accordance with college security policies; audits access to data and information systems.
- Researches and evaluates the adoption of data warehouse and reporting technologies and services.
- Reviews current and available versions of system software and advises on use of third-party systems and interfacing with current systems.
- Conducts feasibility studies and analyzes user needs.
- Mentors and trains coworkers/end users in divisions and across campus.
- Oversees gift entry and processing and receipt/acknowledgement process.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining best practices to ensure the most accurate database possible and measuring ongoing progress toward that end.
- Maintains current knowledge of operational requirements, best practices and industry trends.
SUPERVISES:
- Analyst, Advancement Information Services
- Dotted line with Coordinator, Advancement Information Services
Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne's mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
- Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
- Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college's strategic goals.
- Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
- Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
- Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne's established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
- Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
- Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
- Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree.
PREREQUISITES:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in advancement/development/fundraising with responsibilities that include managing operations, gift processing, technology, data and information services.
- Experience in enterprise level data warehousing with multiple data sources.
- Minimum of 5 years of relational database experience.
- Understanding of the goals of advancement and the data and system requirements necessary to accomplish those goals.
- A commitment to effective and efficient stewardship of gifts and to the accuracy and thoroughness in reporting and analytics.
- Familiarity with records maintenance, functions and issues.
- Experienced in project management with a track record of successful projects.
- Expertise in analytics and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and to function effectively in team projects.
- Must be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Knowledge and experience working with enterprise information systems.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Raiser's Edge (Citrix and NXT)
- Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management (Formerly Reeher)
- iModules
- GiveCampus
- Problem Analysis
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee's unit.
- Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
- Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
- Promotes open communication across Le Moyne's community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Le Moyne Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
- Generous tuition coverage
- Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
- 12 paid holidays (In addition to paid time off the week between Christmas and New Years)
- Generous time off package
- 35 hour work weeks
For more details on the College's benefit programs, please visit our Benefits page by clicking here.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:
* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled.
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