Advancement Data Analyst I

About the role

The primary function of the Advancement Data Analyst I is to assist the Advancement Data group with all aspects of data integrity, data maintenance, ad hoc reporting support, data validation, analytics support, application testing, application implementation, and end user service and support.

Responsibilities

• Data Management including collection, maintenance, interpretation, and reporting of:
  • Constituent Data
  • Biographic
  • Demographic
  • Relationships including:
    • Individuals
    • Organizations
    • Education
  • Prospect Management
  • Employment
  • Any other identified data elements deemed appropriate for use in fundraising and/or analytics
• Gift/Revenue processing including:
  • Pledges
  • Outright Gifts
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Planned Gifts
  • Matching Gifts
  • Stock Gifts
  • Gifts-in-Kind
  • Wire Transfers
• Work in conjunction with the Finance group to ensure compliance with Foundation policies, IRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines
• Work in conjunction with the Donor Engagement group to ensure data and reporting accuracy and compliance with Foundation stewardship programs
• Support all data related inquiries from Foundation team members and WVU affiliates
• Execute technical service requests for applications and web tools
• Participate in testing, training, documentation and implementation of new or revised solutions
• Take tangible steps to improve personal and professional technical knowledge and expertise
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or Business; Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one or more years of experience
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements
• Ability to consistently produce quality work under tight project deadlines
• Ability to work with significant attention to detail and thoroughness
• Ability to work independently
• Work within an environment of consistent improvement
• Project professionalism, enthusiasm, and a “can do” attitude
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

Technical Skills

• Ability to comprehend the core constituent data system and all related aspects mentioned in the above “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” section
• Ability to use and provide end user support for solutions
• Ability to be the primary technical facilitator for applications and web tools
• Ability to troubleshoot applications and work with software vendors for resolution
• Ability to translate technical concepts to end users

Working conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High rise office building
• Cubicles and desks
• Multiple monitors

Physical Requirements

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.