Database Specialist
Position SummaryThe purpose of the position is to provide data input, support and analysis to the offices of Admission and Development. The Database Specialist will provide support on a number of programs and new initiatives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Office of Admission· Manage overall flow of information/ data in and out of Office of Admissions content management systems – Education/Financial Edge· Coordinate logistical data flow between Education/ Financial Edge, Powerschool, and Raisers Edge systems· Data entry assistance as needed for inquiry, applicant, and enrolled student information· Coordination of logistical data needs for daily and event visitors· Running of weekly reports related to marketing initiatives (mailing data, email data, etc.)· Running of weekly/monthly enrollment reports; liaise with CFO for data reporting needs· Overall maintenance of data systems with strategic communication and advising to Director of Admission if software updates and/or changes are needed· Running of reports as needed for Division directors regarding enrollment status and projection reports· Assist Director of Admission with demographic data analysis and reporting· Serve as lead trainer and database manager for Admission staff on all database systems· Other duties as assignedEssential Duties and Responsibilities – Office of Development· Manages the Raiser’s Edge database, maintaining an accurate database of donors, volunteers and program participants· Performs gift processing activities for all individual donations, including appropriate coding of gifts and the timely production of acknowledgements.· Tracks all grant activity in Raiser’s Edge; maintains grants calendar.· Runs queries, produces reports, and configures tables and fields and imports contacts as needed.· Works with the Director of Development and Controller to ensure timely and accurate postings to the general ledger.· Collects, reviews and audits data for accuracy, investigating discrepancies and resolving them.· Processes online donations, event registrants and volunteer sign-?ups from online sites to ensure they are accurately transferred into Raiser's Edge· Offers strategic input as it relates to the database and its capacity to assist other staff.· Performs customer service-?oriented tasks by responding to school-?based inquiries.· Creates and provides documentation and follows processes to ensure the highest possible level of accuracy.· Provides staff assistance and training for the Raiser’s Edge database.· Provides data support and assistance to the Director of Development, as needed.· Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications and Skill Levels· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines· Must possess the ability to maintain sensitive and confidential data· Must possess the ability to work independently, solve problems and work well under pressure; ability to think strategically· Extensive experience with database management and report generation tools and/or CRMs. Preference given to individuals who have worked with Blackbaud, PowerSchool, TADS and Constant Contact· BA required and 3-5 years’ experience. Experience specific to an admission and/or development offices preferred· Must be comfortable in a fundraising office setting· Ability to organize competing priorities and flexibility to adjust as additional needs arise· Must believe in the mission of Mounds Park Academy and our approach to educating childrenHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and salary history to LaTasha St. Arnault at LaTasha@moundsparkacademy.org. Please indicate the position title on the subject line. Only candidates who include their cover letter and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered. No phone calls please. Mounds Park Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.