Advancement Operations & Data Coordinator

Concordia University, St. Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Entry, Data Quality, Demographics, Detail Oriented, Donor Development, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fundraising, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel, Multicultural, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Control, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Salesforce.com, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Saint Paul, Minnesota
POSTED
15 days ago
Advancement Operations & Data Coordinator
 
Position Overview: The Advancement Data Coordinator supports the Advancement Office's daily operations by maintaining accurate gift and constituent records, coordinating gift processing, and supporting the Advancement CRM. This position assists with reporting, data maintenance, and donor information management to support fundraising, stewardship, and alumni engagement efforts. Working collaboratively with Advancement staff, the Advancement Operations & Data Coordinator helps ensure constituent and gift information is accurate, timely, and maintained in accordance with established policies and procedures.
 
This position is campus-based and may require evening and weekend work.

Essential Duties:
  • Gift & Pledge Administration: Coordinate the accurate and timely processing of gifts, pledges, matching gifts, and other charitable contributions in accordance with institutional policies and procedures, ensuring proper coding, acknowledgment, and reconciliation to support donor stewardship and reporting.
  • Support Day-to-Day Advancement CRM Operations: Support the daily administration of the Advancement CRM by processing gifts, maintaining constituent records, and ensuring consistent data entry practices that promote accurate reporting and efficient Advancement operations.
  • Maintain Constituent Records and Lifecycle Updates: Create, update, and maintain constituent records, including demographic information, relationship updates, affiliations, and student-to-alumni transitions to ensure accurate and complete records across Advancement systems.
  • Maintain Data Integrity and Quality Control: Perform ongoing data validation, cleanup, and maintenance activities, using established data standards. Including NCOA updates, duplicate resolution, and constituent information update initiatives.
  • Support Fundraising and Donor Information: Compile donor and prospect information, including biographical, engagement, and giving history, to support fundraising activities, donor stewardship, and portfolio management efforts.
  • Support Data Operations and Reporting Preparation: Prepare routine reports, data exports, mailing lists, and other information requested by Advancement staff, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and meets operational needs.
  • Supervise Student Employees: Provide day-to-day oversight, training, and task management for student employees to ensure biographical updates and data entry tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
  • Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic data analysis.
  • Preferred: Experience working with constituent databases or CRM systems such as Virtuous, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Ellucian Banner, or similar platforms.
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Preferred
  • AA: Required
Competencies:
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of data standards, quality control, and reporting processes
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn evolving systems, processes, and technologies
Supplemental Information:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.  

The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
 
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
 
Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation.  Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound.  Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
 
CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/
 
Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions

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