Foundation Database Coordinator

Description

The role of the Foundation Database Coordinator is essential in supporting the data needs of the Alumni Foundation. This position operates under the direction of the Director of Foundation Database and Research. It is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data stored in the Alumni Foundation's CRM platform. The Foundation Database Coordinator will collaborate with campus partners to acquire, integrate, and share information from various University systems, coordinating data input and extraction processes. The coordinator may also oversee a team of up to two student employees to assist with necessary data projects. This position demands high attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and excellent time-management skills to effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Examples of Duties

Primary responsibilities include: -90%

• Create and maintain individual and organizational records through contact imports processed through the Foundation's CRM platform and biographical change requests submitted by Foundation staff or received directly from alumni.
• Manage the input of data acquired via publicly available sources (e.g., newspaper, Google Alerts, LinkedIn, etc.) and alert Foundation staff of opportunities for engagement.
• Collaborate with campus partners to acquire, integrate, and share data from multiple systems across the University.
• Build and manage complex queries and exports to meet diverse stakeholder needs, and support communication efforts by producing accurate, segmented lists for mail, email, and SMS campaigns.
• Act as the primary contact for executing bulk marketing emails using the Foundation's CRM platform.
• Perform regular data audits and initiate data clean-up.
• Direct a team of up to two student employees to complete necessary data projects.

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external audiences concerning their data needs.
• Serve as a resource for training campus users in the Foundation's CRM platform according to their positions' needs.
• Maintain continuing education related to the Foundation's CRM platform to improve efficiency.
• Assist with department initiatives, as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Computer Science, Database Management, Computer Information Systems, or related field.
• Education may be substituted for experience, or experience may be substituted for education, based on the following equivalencies: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years; MA/MS = 6 years; PhD = 8 years.

• Two (2) years of experience with relational databases, including data entry, data integrity, and query building, is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, is required.
• Proficiency with the Virtuous CRM platform is strongly preferred.

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.