Advancement Data Manager

Vassar College

Advancement Data Manager

Department: Advancement Services
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 03/03/2025
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS587P
Pay Rate:
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $62,630- $65,000.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.

Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:

• 22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval.
• 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.
• Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/
• New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Advancement Services, the Advancement Data Manager works with development staff and others across the organization to support multi-channel fundraising, stewardship, event and marketing campaigns. This position supervises data maintenance and maintains entry standards, runs reports and provides analysis. The Data Manager will develop policies and procedures for donor and prospect data management and integrity.
Responsibilities

• Manage data entry and data gathering documentation to ensure that Advancement Services policies shift and change with business needs.
• Process imports needed to ensure that data from other administrative systems is loaded into advancement CRMs.
• Work with the Associate Vice President to identify data gaps in Advancement’s CRM and meet with the appropriate campus colleagues to gain access to that data. Manage the resulting documentation of data processing or importing.
• Review current data and workflow processes to identify efficiencies in the entry process.
• Manage any projects related to data, data flows, and data entry efficiencies.
• Assist Advancement Systems and Reporting with various projects, queries, and business requirements gathering as needed.
• Provide training on data entry and standards when appropriate.
• Execute complex queries and prepare reports producing routine system outputs and create pledge pages and registration forms online.
• Some weekend and evening hours should be expected based on departmental events.
• Perform additional tasks to support the needs of the department.

Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of relevant experience or any combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Office suites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Technical aptitude, forward-thinking curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage time effectively, prioritize, and multitask.
• Demonstrate initiative as a team member to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• A firm understanding of fundraising data and business processes.
• Proficiency in social media platforms.
• Proven track record of managing data and CRM systems in a fundraising or related setting.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

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/4348.



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