Assistant Director of Advancement Systems and Reporting

Vassar College

Assistant Director of Advancement Systems and Reporting

Department: Office of Advancement
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 06/22/2021
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS094P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.  Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Office of Advancement has recently transitioned from an on premise Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to a cloud-hosted Constituent Management System (CRM) that is new to the US market. We seek an Assistant Director of Advancement Systems and Reporting (ASR), who will assist with all daily operational and administrative tasks in ASR, monitor and/or assign data requests submitted through our project management tool, facilitate clear and consistent support and communication between areas within Advancement, and assist in the training sessions for our CRM.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming requests and project timelines.
• Promote and market new reports, fields, enhancements, tips, etc, related to the CRM.
• Communicate with director to determine daily responsibilities for ongoing projects.
• Schedule meetings and trainings with Advancement staff.
• Escalate complex user requests and issues appropriately.
• Provide user support.
• Provide support to other team members.
• Serve on various working groups and committees, as requested by the Director.
• Assist in training sessions and documentation.
• Identify areas of concern or opportunity as related to the CRM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with data imports/exports and querying tools.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of information systems and cloud delivery; knowledge of both PCs and Macs.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills.
• Initiative and independence in carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to work with users with varying levels of technical proficiency.
• Desire to work in flexible, dynamic, fast paced, team oriented environment.
• Committed to working in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of higher education business processes; including alumni relations, fundraising, constituent management, and online community management.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2092.



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