Manager of Development Database Services

🔍 Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States

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📁: Information Technology Services

📅   : 3 days ago Post Date

📅   : 105774 Requisition #

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.

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:

None

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $128,740 to $156,484 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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