Data & Gift Entry Specialist

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Associate Director, Data Management & Reporting.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Data & Gift Entry Specialist is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the integrity and security of one or more databases and supporting the department's development, engagement, and stewardship efforts.

This position works across the team to improve data processing, segmentation, and reporting to inform and guide work and maximize resources. This position also provides general administrative support to support the engagement and stewardship efforts of the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gift Processing and Acknowledgment

Enters gifts in a timely and accurate fashion to adhere to the University's 48-hour turnaround receipting/acknowledgment policy. Produces gift receipts for all gifts received in a timely and accurate fashion.
Validates daily gift batches, prepares deposits, and reconciles gifts with the business office general ledger and cashier's office. Shares daily gift reports to various departments across campus.
Produces acknowledgment letters and ensures letters are linked to the appropriate records.
Manages all coding and updating related to phonathon.

Data Management, Integrity & Reporting

Adds and updates all biographical data, including alumni email updates, recent graduates, and current and past parents.
Adds new and/or updates existing constituent records in the database related to gift processing, analyzes information, and populates all appropriate data fields where information is available.

Ensures data quality is clean and current. Runs a process to update information, including address updates, integration of screening results, and employment updates.
Assists with verifying input data to ensure accuracy; scans/edits for errors during processing.

Supports, guides, and processes user requests for database mailing lists and regular and special reports. Establishes/maintains a comprehensive inventory of report formats, interfaces, and report menus. Maintains documentation of reports and updates as necessary.
Monitors, tracks, and audits data for inconsistencies and errors and develops processes to identify and remedy data inconsistencies.
Works with campus partners to properly code student activity involvement and event/volunteer attendance and participation.
Manages weekly alumni update email process, including sending emails, responding to emails, and updating biographical information. Assists the department with locating lost alumni, updating records, and preparing 'welcome' packets.
Uses Excel to generate data reports that utilize formulas and pivot tables to create data summaries.

Administrative Support

Assists the department with all internal and external mailings, including mail merges, printing, and stuffing.
Assists the department in various activities throughout the year by preparing for specialized events by addressing invitations, tracking respondents, and preparing nametags.

Ensure accurate documentation and tracking of all naming opportunities across campus, including ordering plaques and memorials.
Organize, coordinate, and maintain the integrity of hardcopy and digital filing systems.
Answers D&AE main phone line as necessary.
Perform other job-related duties as the Assistant Vice President, Development Operations, or Vice President for Development & Alumni Engagement may be assigned.

Professional Development

Actively participates in professional development and brings knowledge and training to the department to improve functions and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2-3 years experience involving basic accounting knowledge and a high degree of data entry skills.

Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software. A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required (especially Excel and Word). Familiarity with and ability to navigate web-based email and calendar systems. Ability to manage the use, storage, and input of data in a computerized management information system in conjunction with effective and appropriate paper file maintenance in compliance with University policy and applicable laws related to data storage, donor privacy, and other guidelines.
Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate the ability to be accurate and timely.
Possess strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent proofreading, spelling, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

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Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Leah Naso

Dean for Compliance, Training & Development, Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 201)

(610) 861-1529

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor.

Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

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