Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Wilkes University invites applicants for a Database Manager in the Office of Advancement, which encompasses Development and Alumni & Constituent Engagement. This position will play a critical role in helping the Advancement team as part of the University's comprehensive campaign.

The Advancement Database Manager will conduct the necessary functions related to carrying out the work of the division's accuracy in maintaining data, reporting capabilities, as well as quality control in data input processes. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations, this position will serve as the main data steward for the CRM and to the Advancement Division. This position will assist the Director in developing policies and procedures and reports to meet day-to-day as well as strategic needs in support of institutional priorities. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information, including data input and output, gift processing and acknowledgment, dashboard reporting, and user training. This position will make certain that reports meet internal and external deadlines as well as learn all modules of CRM Ellucian Advance. Knowledge of this CRM is preferred but not required. A bachelor's degree is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of attention to detail and a steady work ethic. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.

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