Assistant Director of Data Management

BSUF Advancement Services and IT

Assistant Director of Data Management

Ball State University

Would you like to work with an energetic group of staff at a
unified foundation, one with no barriers between advancement,
alumni relations, and stewardship? Now is your chance to be part of
a dynamic team dedicated to reinventing higher education through
philanthropy and cutting-edge partnerships.
The Ball State University Foundation currently has an opening for
an Assistant Director of Data Management, who will play a key role
in what is the most ambitious fundraising campaign
in BSU history. If you’re looking for a high-achieving
work environment with a culture of camaraderie and a mission to
change lives, check out the job details below.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of
expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our
efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our
Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to
identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: As a member of the
Advancement Services and Prospect Development team and reporting to
the Senior Director of Advancement Services, the Assistant Director
of Data Management takes a leading role in managing projects
through the development, implementation and execution of process
improvement initiatives that support the functions of Ball State
University Foundation. The Assistant Director is also responsible
for data management activities such as imports from external data
sources, training on best practices for data entry and developing
or providing quality data extracts and reports that are used across
Foundation teams that support strategic initiatives. Partners with
the Advancement Services data integrity team to ensure all
processes are aligned and consistent with data integrity
practices.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited institution or Associate’s degree along with two or more
additional years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of
an associate’s degree.

Minimum Experience: At least one year of
related experience.

Minimum Other: Detail-oriented with the ability
to think critically and make decisions in validating large data
sets. Problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical
skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the
  ability to communicate and interact well with people of all ages
  and diversity.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, organize work,
  and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Curiosity with technology.
• Ability to edit and check the work of others and maintain a
  high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding
  information related to Foundation and University business and
  confidential constituent information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with a focus on
  Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Experience: Two or more years of
experience in project management, record-keeping and/or data
integrity projects.

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Knowledge of higher education and university advancement
  operations.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT,
  Salesforce, Ellucian Advance or other
  advancement CRM platforms.

Preferred Other: Familiarity with EverTrue,
ThankView, or Fundraiser Performance Management.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42221
Include the following documents with your application: resume, and
in support of your application for this position, please prepare
and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications
and experiences align with the elements of the position description
(or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe
how you have demonstrated a commitment to our
University’s enduring values,
including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment to respect
and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and
opinions. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original,
official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is
required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree
verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be
accepted through April 15, 2024.

Pay Range: The minimum salary for this position
is $45,000.

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked
Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the
only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an
attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately
20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight
academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate
programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and
specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage
students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that
empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful
lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance
the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community,
our state, and our world.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a
commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and
integrity, social responsibility, gratitude, and valuing the
intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State
students, faculty, and staff are empowered in a culture that
believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are
partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They
are supported by living and learning facilities that enable
intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the
world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.