What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Services Associate position at Institutional Advancement?
Who We Are:
The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the U.S., founded in 1898. The OU supports a vast network of synagogues, youth programs, advocacy efforts, services for individuals with disabilities, and international initiatives. It also operates the leading kosher certification service, recognized globally by the Ⓤ symbol on numerous kosher food products.
Position Summary:
The Data Services Associate will play a role in ensuring accurate donation processing, maintaining fundraising data, and supporting cross-departmental collaboration. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual passionate about donor engagement and data management in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Donation Processing & Data Management
- Input and manage donation data, including credit cards, wires, stock donations, and checks.
- Resolve discrepancies in donation records in collaboration with the finance team.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor information in the database (Velocity).
- Research and update incomplete or incorrect donor addresses.
- Monitor and collect outstanding pledges and track missing donation information.
- Generate reports and analyze donor data to identify trends and opportunities.
Internal Stakeholder Communication
- Regularly communicate with internal departments to provide updates on gift processing and status.
- Collaborate with finance and program teams to ensure alignment on donor contributions and allocation.
- Support resolving internal questions related to gift processing timelines and donor-related data.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in fundraising or donor relations is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Salary & Benefits:
The salary for this position is $50,000.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.
Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.
In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
Additional Benefits and Perks:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life and disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)
Salary : $50,000