Executive Director of Advancement Services and Information Technology

Are you a strategic, data-driven professional with a proven background in advancement services and/or complex CRM’s? Would you like to work with an energetic, award winning group of staff at a newly unified foundation, one with no barriers between development, alumni relations and stewardship? On the eve of Ball State University’s centennial, under an empowering, entrepreneurial management philosophy, our integrated team is raising funds, engaging alumni and serving donors in better ways. Would you like to join us?

The Executive Director of Advancement Services and Information Technology provides leadership and strategic direction for the Advancement Services and IT area of the Ball State University Foundation (BSUF). This professional oversees, and is accountable for, the maintenance of the university’s Raiser’s Edge system and all related databases and works with Foundation leadership to create and execute strategic, data driven fundraising and engagement strategies on an annual basis. In addition, the person in this position will supervise and mentor approximately three staff members and serve on the Foundation leadership team. This position provides an exciting opportunity for a successful and goal-oriented advancement services professional to provide strong leadership and ideas at the Ball State University Foundation. Evening and weekend work as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Five years of experience with the utilization of data management systems in fund-raising, non-profit, IT or related field; Experience in database management, database conversion, and/or information systems.

Proven capability of working with data analytics and the ability to present analyses and information, speak about its interpretation, and make recommendations; Supervisory experience; Proven success with project management; Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret complex data systems in order to achieve measurable results.

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Eight years of experience in the higher education advancement services and IT area; Significant experience in database administration, system development, implementation and maintenance which will ideally have been gained in a large and complex not for profit or higher education environment.

Working knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, RENXT, Net Community; Working knowledge of Reeher platform; Proactive individual who has a definitive understanding of how data drives fundraising; Working experience with, and understanding of, University Advancement and/or fundraising functions and responsibilities; Ability to engage and work with diverse groups of people in an open and respectful way; Well-developed organizational and leadership skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines; Flexible, a natural problem solver, great attention to detail, shows initiative, and has a results-driven philosophy.

Director of Information Services, Director of Advancement Technology, Programmer Analyst, Report and Records Specialist.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of 10 academic colleges that offer 190 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

Although the option to upload transcripts is available in this application, copies of transcripts are required at time of interview. Original, official transcripts are required at time of hire.

Contact information for three professional references is required in this application.