Biographical Coordinator - Temporary Hire

*This is a temporary, full-time position with the potential to turn permanent*

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health system with its flagship campus located in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university focused on education, research, and service to the state of Connecticut and beyond. The University serves over 33,000 students — 8,550 of them first in family — across seven campuses, with a legacy of national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider that delivers groundbreaking medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to over one million patients each year. In addition, UConn has nearly 300 scientists who are in the top 2 percent of researchers globally advancing discoveries in fields ranging from cancer to AI.

UConn continues its meteoric rise as a top public university with a record number of applications, continued investment in student success, health, and wellness, recruitment of top faculty, innovation in research, and top-tier athletic programs focused on the holistic success of student-athletes. UConn is proud to have 26 national championships across all sports. This includes the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which have brought home three consecutive NCAA National Championship trophies in the last three years.

Guided by the public launch of our most ambitious campaign in history, Because of UConn: The Campaign for UConn Nation, we are moving boldly into the future. The $1.5B comprehensive campaign spans all schools, colleges, campuses, and UConn Health, focusing on four pillars designed to make education more affordable and elevate UConn among its national peers:

• Students First: making transformative investments in financial aid, student health, career readiness, and life skills to improve time-to-degree and career outcomes.
• Academic & Innovation Excellence: driving investment in top faculty and graduate fellows and building the innovation ecosystem of the state and beyond.
• Health & Wellness of People & Planet: focusing on patient care, medical research, and development of life-changing technologies that improve healthcare outcomes.
• Husky Pride: investing in athletic excellence and supporting a thriving UConn Nation that includes more than 290,000 alumni worldwide.

The campaign will have a profound impact on the University, doubling the number of named scholarships, funding scientific breakthroughs and advanced lifesaving therapies, and engaging UConn Nation in the life and mission of the University like never before.

We seek the top talent in the country to join The UConn Foundation and help us drive our mission to connect people to the University of Connecticut, growing philanthropy, engaging a thriving alumni and donor community, and building a robust endowment to strategically advance UConn and UConn Health’s educational, research, and service missions.

We are committed to a caring and supportive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.

We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values of Purpose, Excellence, Culture, Communication, and Integrity.

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate different perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that values your unique experiences and identity. As an organization, we strive for continued growth each and every day.

POSITION SUMMARY -

*This is a temporary, full-time position with the potential to turn permanent*

The Biographical Coordinator plays an important role in managing biographical data that is essential to supporting the Foundation’s mission of promoting educational, scientific, cultural, research, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut. The Biographical Coordinator will serve as a resource for Foundation and University staff, providing data entry updates to the Blackbaud CRM (FELIX) database. The Biographical Coordinator must always demonstrate utmost respect for the confidentiality of the information in which they are entrusted and must act with honesty, integrity and accountability in every effort they make on behalf of the UConn Foundation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison with Foundation and University staff to manage biographical update requests to the database. The Biographical Coordinator will possess a strong knowledge of the Foundation’s data confidentiality policy and alert the Director of Advancement Services when inappropriate requests for data are received.
• Manage the biographical data requests email box as well as Constituent Update batch (CUB) imports into the CRM system
• Update FELIX with changes to biographical data associated with all research products produced by the Research Department, while ensuring timely data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain the biographical project log.
• Enhance and improve the overall integrity of data in the CRM database. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring data integrity reports and correcting inaccurate data. The Biographical Coordinator will also complete routine reviews of data entry completed by student staff to ensure a high level of accuracy and will alert managers of entry errors and recommend or provide additional training when needed.
• Research, analyze, and update biographical donor records in response to information received through various internal and external sources. Assist in basic research as required.
• Process FELIX merge requests as needed.
• Model and articulate the Foundation’s organizational core values at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Engagement

Collaborate with prospect management, research, analytics, gift & pledge management, and development teams to ensure biographical information is entered into the CRM system in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Competencies

• Champion for inclusive priorities both internally and externally.
• Ability to exhibit exceptional data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite of products, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to adhere to an ethical code and policies and to manage sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work to the demands of the position, which may exceed a 40-hour work week.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM data entry and/or other fundraising databases.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite of products, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Salary:

The expected pay rate for this position will be $25 per hour. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Please contact Employee Support & Experience team member if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.