Hybrid Data Services Administrator - Gift & Donor Data

Rice University; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Data Services Administrator to manage daily data entry for gifts and pledges into the alumni/development system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. The role supports reconciliations, data quality checks, and project-based tasks within a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement, with emphasis on meticulous recordkeeping and collaboration with the Data Services team.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience in financial data entry,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; additional related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• 1+ years of experience in financial data entry or data management

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains complex financial recordkeeping procedures.
• Maintains databases and ensures data integrity across sources.
• Performs data manipulation and reporting using computer applications.
• Coordinates data entry for check gifts, pledges, and other donations.
• Provides routine and project-based support for the Data Services team.

Skills

Clerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Judgment & reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems (Oracle/Workday)

Database entry tools

Windows OS

Job description

Rice University is seeking a Data Services Administrator to manage daily data entry for gifts and pledges into the alumni/development system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. The role supports reconciliations, data quality checks, and project-based tasks within a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement, with emphasis on meticulous recordkeeping and collaboration with the Data Services team.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience in financial data entry,