Database Analyst

The York School seeks an experienced, detail-oriented database development professional. The incumbent will work with the Admission & Advancement team, and Faculty Executives. The Database Analyst is responsible for managing and overseeing several databases within the School. With a focus on auditing and developing tools to support Advancement, Admission and Academic operations. The ideal candidate will have experience reporting metrics and building a database. You must be detail-oriented and meticulous in creating and delivering reports that speak to The York Schools’ Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

Advancement Services:

• Builds the database with support and direction from Director, Admission & Advancement; and Associate Director, Annual Giving.
• Maintain and manage Raiser’s Edge database, as follows:
  • Manage annual donor recognition lists and coordinate approvals;
  • Manage constituent lists based on standard or custom criteria as needed by the Advancement team;
  • Develop a report library to inform strategy development;
  • Runs reports to obtain general or specific information to support Advancement staff and activities;
  • Proactively identify and resolve problems with data integrity or system functionality;
  • Creates and analyzes statistical reports to assist in monitoring fundraising activities;
• Manage all constituent and gift records including adding new records, updating records, coding and monitoring general data integrity in accordance with best practice and organizational processes
• Support the prospect management process by maintaining records, assisting with moves management, running reports, conducting research and ensuring relevant documentation is stored in Raiser’s Edge
• Conducts prospect research and assists with moves management
• Identify and make recommendations to Advancement leadership team on effective processes and practices relative to database management and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Academics

• Create metrics, with the support of the Academic Leadership team, that demonstrate that The York School is fulfilling its academic mission and delivering Academic Excellence JK -12.
• Support the implementation of metrics that illustrate that the school is providing Academic Excellence.
• Other duties as assigned

Admission & Communications

• Helps identify school-wide metrics through analytics and survey data while providing analysis on micro/macro trends for both Admission and Communications at the School
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s or College degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience with database management
• Experience in Fundraising database management (preferably Raiser’s Edge) and leveraging a CRM
• Strong analytics background
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, specifically Excel
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Track record of demonstrating initiative

Back Up

• Advancement Assistant
• Admissions & Communication Assistant

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should apply by submitting an application on the careers page of the York School website at www.yorkschool.com by Sunday, January 14, 2018

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to yorkhr@yorkschool.com

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.