Hybrid Lead: Gifts & Data Operations DBA

Pacific University; Forest Grove (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR, seeks a Database Administrator (Lead for Gifts & Data Operations) to manage gift/pledge records, receipts, and compliance across Advancement systems. You will oversee data imports, wealth screening data, and donor stewardship data, coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires experience with primary databases and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, and offers a hybrid schedule with on-site work at Forest Grove campus.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in system administration and/or records management using a complex primary database and related systems.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with financial records in charitable giving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain gift and pledge records with accuracy and IRS/compliance standards.
• Generate receipts, reminders, donor tributes, and acknowledgments; handle reversals and modifications.
• Manage matching gift program; track applications and audit outstanding claims.
• Run routine data imports, data appends, and integration uploads from external platforms.
• Perform database integrity checks and audits to ensure proper coding and alignment.
• Maintain corporate contact and stewardship assignments for accurate relationships.
• Extract and import scholarship recipient data; keep records updated monthly.
• Track donor activity for reporting and IRS Form 990 compliance.

Skills

System administration

Records management

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance or business administration

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR, seeks a Database Administrator (Lead for Gifts & Data Operations) to manage gift/pledge records, receipts, and compliance across Advancement systems. You will oversee data imports, wealth screening data, and donor stewardship data, coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires experience with primary databases and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, and offers a hybrid schedule with on-site work at Forest Grove campus.