Office Assistant

University of Mary • Full-time • 2w ago

Mission Advancement Office Assistant

University of Mary

This position provides administrative support to the AVP of Mission Advancement and the Database manager and other functions related to the office of Mission Advancement. This is an on-campus position.

Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Performs administrative functions to support the daily operations of the Mission Advancement department including answering and directing phone calls, taking messages for the staff, responding to emails, entering data, maintaining the database, preparing reports and correspondence, making copies, maintaining records and files, managing incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining office equipment and managing supplies inventory, and scanning into Raisers Edge Software.
• Process and mail donor thank you letters. Process monthly donor reminders and overdue pledge reminders. Develop data audits, identify exceptions, manage remediation, and minimize recurrence.
• Build and develop queries in Raisers Edge in support of data export and creation of mailing lists. Develop and maintain datasets, queries, workflows, rules, reports, dashboards, mailings, forms, events, portals, and other system functionality.
• Perform prospect search for solicitors, coordinate with solicitors to ensure donor outreach and communication.
• Data entry and data cleanup. Lead and manage data quality, governance, and intelligence initiatives; ensuring data is strategically managed and leveraged. Perform and manage data uploads and exports, acquiring, validating, transforming, mapping, and testing inputs and outputs.

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience include:

• Associate degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of related database experience; solid working experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Mission Advancement and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Skilled in data management and business intelligence
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Able to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and discretion

We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 80,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,800 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7318904