Assistant Director of Data Management

Baylor University; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Director of Data Management to lead the day-to-day activities of the Data Management team and ensure biographical records stay accurate and up-to-date at Baylor.

You will coordinate data loads in the Blackbaud CRM (Vision) system, merge duplicates, and oversee seasonal projects while partnering with ITS and Advancement for automation opportunities and governance compliance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience are required.
• Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the Data Management team.
• Coordinate daily processes to the Blackbaud CRM (Vision) database, including student, parent and alumni data loads.
• Merge duplicate constituent data.
• Oversee seasonal data projects to maintain database accuracy and depth.
• Review data integrity reports and delegate cleanup projects to data management specialists.
• Collaborate with ITS and Advancement to identify automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Create and review data management documents to meet SOPs and governance guidelines.
• Coordinate with gift processing, prospect management and reporting teams on projects as needed.
• Perform all other duties to support Baylor’s mission.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM (Vision)

Job description

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

This position is responsible for biographical data maintenance, data integrity, and data management. The Assistant Director of Data Management manages the day-to-day activities of the data management team in the update and maintenance of biographical records. Successful candidates for this role must possess a high attention to detail as well as strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience are required.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

• Manage the daily activities of the Data Management team
• Manage and coordinate daily processes to the Blackbaud CRM (Vision) database, including student, parent and alumni data loads
• Responsible for merging duplicate constituent data
• Maintain database accuracy and depth by overseeing seasonal data projects from our Data Management plan
• Responsible for reviewing data integrity reports and delegating cleanup projects to the Data Management specialists
• Coordinate with ITS and other key areas of Advancement to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Creation and review of data management documents to include standard operating procedures that meet industry standards and comply with University Advancement’s Data Governance Guidelines
• Collaborate with the gift processing, prospect management and reporting teams on projects as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!