Director of Advancement Systems

Gettysburg College is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as the Director of Advancement Systems. Gettysburg College is committed to fostering a climate of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.

The Director of Advancement Systems reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Systems and Research as part of the College Advancement division of Gettysburg College.  The Director of Advancement Systems leads the effort to effectively and consistently make use of data, reporting and technology to advance the mission of the College Advancement division. In this position, the Director leads a department responsible for gift processing and receipting, the maintenance of alumni, parent and friend data in the Ellucian Advance database and oversight of the division’s communications initiatives. The Director provides counsel to colleagues in the division on how best to use available data and systems to support business processes and advance their departmental goals. A successful Director of Advancement Systems is highly organized, proactive, excellent at follow-through, skilled at database management and possesses a high level of computer competency.

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 – 5 years experience working with computers, relational databases and management information systems preferably in a collegiate environment is required.  Experience in project management, training, and leading a team preferred.

Please submit application materials through our on-line system:

http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/3511

Salary is competitive and is complemented by an excellent benefits package. For full consideration, application materials should be received by December 18, 2020.

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.