What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advancement Database Manager for Athletics position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.
The Advancement Database Manager for Athletics is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Athletics fundraising database and ensuring data reliability for all related donor and supporter records. The manager will build reports and queries in the database, respond to end-user questions and training needs, and perform analysis through visualization tools, as well as providing Tier 1 technical support to the campus stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position:
The manager must have a thorough knowledge of reporting functions, spreadsheets, and database applications; strong analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent computer technology expertise and a team-oriented approach to work.
The Advancement Database Manager for Athletics is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Athletics fundraising database and ensuring data reliability for all related donor and supporter records. The manager will build reports and queries in the database, respond to end-user questions and training needs, and perform analysis through visualization tools, as well as providing Tier 1 technical support to the campus stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position:
The manager must have a thorough knowledge of reporting functions, spreadsheets, and database applications; strong analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent computer technology expertise and a team-oriented approach to work.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a two year technical college with a major in an Information Technology field and one year in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or graduation from a four year college or university and one year experience in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or graduation from a four year college or university with a major in an Information Technology area. Related information technology experience may be substituted year for year for the required education.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
12/10/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Ali Lewis at ablewis@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.