Data Coordinator

Posted on 08/17/2021

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

Job Summary

The Data Coordinator is a key member of a dynamic and collaborative team that provides data and analytics for RISD’s Division of Institutional Advancement. This position imports and exports data using third-party software tools and runs standard queries and reports to test and validate data accuracy, completeness, and compliance and shares information with the Advancement team as appropriate. The successful candidate possesses a detailed understanding of best practices for data collection and management in order to perform a wide variety of intricate and data-oriented tasks including but not limited to entering, updating, maintaining, and auditing data into Raiser’s Edge, as well as the processing and acknowledgment of charitable donations.

If you have an appreciation for art & design and an interest to learn, grow and gain exposure to the wide range of development functions, join our team in this unique opportunity. We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

Essential Functions

  • Enter gift and biographical data into IA database system (Raiser’s Edge) through third-party software data imports and manual entry. Data types include gift, pledge, education, employment, professional and volunteer affiliations, relationships, prospect management, and participation in a variety of events and art and design activities.
  • Anticipates and responds positively and proactively to high-volume calendar-year- and fiscal-year-end demands around data entry, gift receipting, acknowledgment processing, address updates, and list requirements. Fulfill prompt recording of gifts and responses to donors and enable timely reporting of fundraising achievement to IA leadership and management for dissemination to the President, Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.
  • Leverage system tools, features and templates to prepare daily gift receipts, acknowledgment letters, and other communication materials using automated workflow processes in Raiser’s Edge. For customized communications to major donors, duties include generating and editing documents and templates, tracking of signatories, scanning, attaching files in the database and mailing of gift acknowledgments.
  • Responsible for reviewing all data received and for verifying its accuracy, completeness, and compliance (spelling, configuration, sources, amounts, etc.) to advance the work of Institutional Advancement in supporting RISD’s strategic priorities.
    • Inform departments and end-users of necessary processes, source information requirements and deadlines.  

    • Resolve and/or escalate issues necessary to maintain data integrity

    • Complete regular data audits to ensure good data health

    • Manage paper and digital document storage and assist with processing of gift documentation and maintaining accurate records

    • Manage incoming communications from internal and external constituents and respond as necessary or forward to appropriate colleagues

  • Fulfill list and export requests and manipulate data as assigned using query, export, and functional tools in Raiser’s Edge, MS Word merges and MS Excel.
  • Organize and maintain records in Institutional Advancement’s document management system for alumni, families, museum patrons, and organizations affiliated with RISD, following departmental procedures for documentation.
  • Assist in various IA system project and initiative updates and or changes by completing data testing reporting and auditing.
  • Identify issues and efficiencies with IA system operations and processes and engage the correct parties to identify and implement appropriate solution(s). 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience

  • Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experiences.
  • Proven ability to accurately enter, import, audit and maintain data in a database system, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
  • Strong attention to detail; commitment to seeking correct spelling, naming conventions, address formats and best practices through internet searches, best practices of industry leaders such as the Association of Advancement Services Professionals and CASE, with special attention to data of international constituents.
  • Ability to learn and implement/observe best practices in the collection, entry, retention and dissemination of data, as well as federal and state law regarding protection of data.
  • Technical competency with Google suite, MS Excel, and, with training, CRM, database and import/export software applications
  • The ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow-through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
  • A strong customer service orientation and the ability to interact professionally with campus colleagues at all levels as well as alumni, parents and friends around gift and biographical data entry.
  • Ability to evaluate problems with data and recommend corrective policies/processes
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team.
  • Superlative diplomatic and communication skills, including demonstrated experience working and communicating effectively with a broad spectrum of divisional and institutional colleagues, within an environment that values diversity as defined by, race, color, religion, age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Schedule:

35 hours per week, 12 months per year

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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