Associate Director, Database Services – Bishop O’Dowd High School (Oakland)

Full Job Description

Lead a high-impact function at a mission-driven school — your work directly enables student opportunity
Own the systems and set the standards — you’ll partner to shape data practices department-wide
Mentor and manage the Gift Processing Assistant
Take part in department and school-wide retreats
Contribute to a highly successful, mission-driven organization
Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Enjoy subsidized lunch program and a reserved parking spot

Key responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve a comprehensive and systematic annual plan for database and project management
• Serve as the primary Raisers Edge database expert, leading troubleshooting, staff training, and protocols for data entry
• Establish and maintain best practice around integrated use of data management, research and payment processing tools, such as Raisers Edge, Donor Search, Give Campus and Greater Giving
• Oversee all gift processing operations through management of the Gift Processing Assistant, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established protocols
• Partner with the Business Office to reconcile all philanthropic giving with the school’s general ledger and support the annual financial audit
• Produce regular pledge, gift, and periodic ad hoc reports and lists to document the flow of philanthropic income to the school
• Support event data operations including guest registration data integration/nametags and registration operations

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience in data management and reporting in a mission-driven organization with a focus on philanthropic data management
• Expertise in CRM systems, Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Strong project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and systems thinking with the ability to create effective workflows and use data to support decision-making
• Experience supervising staff or demonstrating leadership in team coordination, training, or workflow oversight
• Experience working across integrated systems (CRM, payment platforms, event tools) with an understanding of data flow and dependencies
• Strong proficiency in Excel and intermediate knowledge of Google and MS Office suites
• Understanding of fundraising principles, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• A self-starter who works well with others, brings intellectual curiosity to their work, and is always looking to learn and grow.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for Development and school events is required

Salary

$85,000 to $105,000 DOE