Advancement Data Analyst I

DescriptionJob Summary

The primary function of the Advancement Data Analyst I is to assist the Advancement Data group with all aspects of data integrity, data maintenance, ad hoc reporting support, data validation, analytics support, application testing, application implementation, and end user service and support.

Duties and responsibilities

Data Management including collection, maintenance, interpretation, and reporting of:

Constituent Data

Biographic
Demographic
Relationships including:

Individuals
Organizations
Education
Prospect Management
Employment

Any other identified data elements deemed appropriate for use in fundraising and/or analytics

Gift/Revenue processing including:

Pledges
Outright Gifts

Cash
Check
Credit Card

Planned Gifts
Matching Gifts
Stock Gifts
Gifts-in-Kind
Wire Transfers

Work in conjunction with the Finance group to ensure compliance with Foundation policies, IRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines
Work in conjunction with the Donor Engagement group to ensure data and reporting accuracy and compliance with Foundation stewardship programs
Support all data related inquiries from Foundation team members and WVU affiliates
Execute technical service requests for applications and web tools
Participate in testing, training, documentation and implementation of new or revised solutions
Take tangible steps to improve personal and professional technical knowledge and expertise
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or Business; Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one or more years of experience
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Analytical mindset
Ability to efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements
Ability to consistently produce quality work under tight project deadlines
Ability to work with significant attention to detail and thoroughness
Ability to work independently
Work within an environment of consistent improvement
Project professionalism, enthusiasm, and a “can do” attitude
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

Technical Skills

Ability to comprehend the core constituent data system and all related aspects mentioned in the above “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” section
Ability to use and provide end user support for solutions
Ability to be the primary technical facilitator for applications and web tools
Ability to troubleshoot applications and work with software vendors for resolution
Ability to translate technical concepts to end users

Working conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High rise office building
Cubicles and desks
Multiple monitors

Physical requirements

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.

Direct reports

N/A

Grateful Patients

WVU Medicine and the WVU Foundation established the Grateful Patients, Families and Friends Program to provide opportunities for individuals, family members and friends to recognize the exceptional care provided by WVU Medicine healthcare professionals. The West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. (WVUF) operates the Grateful Patient Families and Friends (GPFF) fundraising program as a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) compliant program. As such, access to the data and the GPFF system is restricted. This position has query access to the entire Blackbaud CRM data structure. Such access allows the employee full access to all data including GPFF data fields. This position does NOT have access to the GPFF Module within the Blackbaud CRM system. If access to the Module is determined to be necessary in the future that access must be approved by the Vice President of Infrastructure & Advancement Solutions.