FWS- Advancement Services Database Assistant

Pacific University; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific University is seeking a part-time FWS Advancement Services Database Assistant, located in Marsh Hall – Room 312, Forest Grove, OR. The entry-level position supports the Advancement Operations team with data health and administrative tasks.

Open to current Pacific University students only. Duties include transferring records, data entry into Raiser's Edge, and conducting related data research projects. Employment runs for the full academic year with potential rehire.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Pacific University student.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable and communicative.
• Self-motivated and willing to ask questions.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Advancement Operations Team with essential office tasks.
• Assist in maintenance of the alumni and donor database (Raiser’s Edge) by completing data projects.
• Transfer paper records to Excel or Raiser's Edge with consistent naming conventions.
• Apply consistent naming conventions to data in Excel.
• Enter data into Raiser's Edge and perform record maintenance.
• Conduct relevant research projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Digital literacy

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Reliability

Communication

Education

Current Pacific University student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Sheets

Job description

FWS- Advancement Services Database Assistant

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Student

Description

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students

Job Title: FWS Advancement Services Database Assistant

Level : Entry

Location: Marsh Hall – Room 312, Forest Grove Campus – Forest Grove, OR

Purpose of Position : This position will help the Advancement Operations team maintain their data health in Raiser’s Edge.

Job Duties:

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students.

• Support the Advancement Operations Team with essential office tasks.
• Support the maintenance of the alumni and donor database – Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge by completing data projects including, but not limited to:
  • Transfer of paper records to excel and/or Raisers Edge following consistent naming conventions
  • Applying consistent naming conventions to data stored in excel
  • Entering data into Raisers Edge
  • Performing record maintenance in Raiser’s Edge
  • Perform relevant research projects.

Competencies to Practice:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Digital Literacy

Length of Employment: Full academic year. Potential to be re-hired the following year if desired.

Supervisor Name: Direct Supervisors: Michelle Lawrence and Sarah Thomas. Secondary Supervisor: Katie Terry for onboarding paperwork and timecards.

For more information, please contact [e-mail] or 503-352-1575.

Qualifications

General Qualifications:

• Organized & high attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable and communicative.
• Self-motivated and willing to ask questions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Docs and Sheets.
• Confidence in learning how to work with new technology and programs.