About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking applicants for the position of Development Database Specialist. This position reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The Development Database Specialist is the college's primary fundraising database and prospect research position. This is an in person, twelve (12) month obligation position.

Responsibilities include:

• Function as primary database administrator and manage all aspects of the Raiser's Edge including, but not limited to, gift processing, data entry, creating queries, reports and dashboards, as well as list management.
• Coordinate the timely preparation, submission and recording of all acknowledgment letters and gift receipts.
• Provide support to staff with analytical, statistical and financial reports and donor data for fundraising planning and prospect management.
• Coordinate and execute all online communications using Blackbaud's systems as required.
• Maintain the integrity of the database, including performing systematic cleanup, imports/exports, global updates, attributes and code table management, as well as routine Blackbaud maintenance when needed.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of events including all aspects of registration management.
• Maintain and make recommendations for policies and procedures to ensure data consistency.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Business Office for gift processing, recording and reconciliation, as well as liaise with Information Technology Services and the Communications Offices for management of department's online presence.
• Communicate with Blackbaud regarding upgrades to database, troubleshooting and scheduling staff training sessions.
• Assist with conducting prospect research on current and prospective donors using print and electronic sources, as well as in-house resources.
• Assist with the preparation of biographical profiles and research reports, as well as analysis, research and prospect data to assist with the development of fundraising strategies.
• Stay current with new resources and technologies relevant to prospect research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to work independently, and have an ability to work under pressure to coordinate multiple requests to meet competing deadlines. Must have the ability to partner with a diverse group of administrators and academic leaders.

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary.pdf

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of CRM/fundraising database experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of five (5) years CRM/fundraising database experience required.
• Experience with gift processing, production of financial and analytical reports, and overall database management required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong business writing and editing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential sensitive information.
• Ability to follow and promote ethical guidelines for the collection and use of information.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge, Online Express and/or NXT is a plus.
• Proficiency in CRM based event management is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct prospect research and use various prospect research tools.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Staff Assistant

Campus Title: Development Database Specialist

Department: Office of Institutional Advancement

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-2

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

• cover letter,
• resume,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
• a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Previous candidates do not need to reapply. Your previous online application for Development Database Specialist will be considered for this position.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.