The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Manager of Development Database Services. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #105774.
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.
About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs. Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.
JOB PURPOSE: Configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain operationally efficient Development database under general supervision. Manage Data and Gift Processing Team (Gift Processing Manager, Data Analyst, Gift Processing Associate). Generate routine and ad hoc reports to management.
CORE DUTIES*:
- Configure, and support relational database management systems Work on databases using intermediate level database design techniques.
- Manage Data and Gift Processing Team: Gift Processing Manager, Data Analyst, Gift Processing Associate.
- Perform resource and usage management (performance/ optimization tuning).
- Coordinate and monitor usage of database, including potential security issues/vulnerabilities, and assure the integrity of database.
- Manage backup/recovery services for data/database systems.
- Perform ongoing and problem diagnostics, resolve operational and user problems, and interface with vendors on technical issues as required.
- Participate in the design, configuration, and implementation of new database environments, systems, and tools.
- Perform other database administration activities as necessary.
- Provide technical documentation on system setup and operational procedures for users.
- Maintain current knowledge of technology trends and their application in the marketplace, such as analyzing and recommending new software products to aid in data retrieval, accessibility, and accuracy and to improve systems efficiency.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES*:
- Design, generate, troubleshoot and present routine and ad hoc reports to management.
- Generate donor lists for appeals and mailings.
- Oversee the gift acknowledgement letter process.
- Oversee donor list generation for Development events.
- Onboard new system users and train existing users in new applications, techniques, and processes.
- Track and oversee gift entry and manage planned gift data entry.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience with the installation and operation of a relational database system and database applications.
- Experience with external user functions, internal systems services, and file system structures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of systems platform.
- Experience with installing and configuring relational databases management systems software.
- Extensive experience in database administration with proven ability to track and report on capacity, current utilization and projected growth, and general health of databases.
- Experience with database design and programming techniques such as views, triggers, and stored procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of database security protocols.
- Demonstrated knowledge of modeling techniques.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems of moderate scope independently, especially on networked computers of varying types and operating systems.
- Ability to work well independently or as a team member.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge Certification.
Certifications and Licenses:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently sitting.
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
