Database Coordinator; Part-time

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Database Coordinator. The Database Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and administering the school’s databases and assisting with information management of our school community data. They will also aid administration, faculty, staff, and our Bright School community for any information, reports, or manipulation of data stored within these systems. This position will serve to ensure that our databases are well-maintained, current, and efficient at all times.

This position is 12 month, non-exempt, approx. 20 hours per week, with the opportunity for hybrid work location. The Database Coordinator reports to the Director of Technology. Bright is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.

The Bright School was founded in 1913 by progressive educator Mary G. Bright and currently enrolls about 350 students from junior preschool age 3 years to fifth grade. From junior preschool through the elementary years, our school provides a seamless transition from grade to grade, each year building upon each other to prepare graduates for middle school and beyond. The majority of our graduates continue on to the best middle and high schools in Chattanooga and later to college.

Our curriculum and activities area blend of the hands‑on and personalized learning upon which Miss Bright built her school and innovative practices of today that nurture and challenge students.

• Organize and update all record maintaining policies in relation to the school’s databases.
• Manage all current and former student records and other data within Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, and any additional databases used by Bright School.
• Maintain all information changes within Blackbaud, as well as ensuring all data in the Blackbaud database is clean, accurate, and up to date.
• Manage and troubleshoot the Parent Portal used by the school community. This will include working with Blackbaud to provide essential information relevant to our parents via the portal as well as helping users of this portal experiencing difficulty.
• Responsible for closing out the school year in the Blackbaud database. This includes managing, publishing, and printing end‑of‑the‑year report cards.
• At the end of each trimester, an attendance summary will be printed and distributed to classroom teachers and administration.
• Import class lists and classes within the Blackbaud Management System.
• Work with the Director of Communication and Marketing on school electronic mailings using Blackbaud. The Database Manager will be responsible for maintaining and managing the distribution lists within this database. They will also follow‑up and troubleshoot with individuals not utilizing this school service.
• Organize and manage the grade reporting cycle, as well as publishing report cards.
• Work with the Director of Communication and Marketing and the Parents’ Association to create the student/parent/faculty directory.
• Work with and assist the Admissions and Development office to best utilize and manipulate information stored within the Blackbaud and Raiser’s Edge databases.
• Maintain updates to Raiser’s Edge for alums, current parents, and donors.
• Generate mailing lists/labels as necessary for development correspondence and the annual magazine.
• Generate and manage mail merge letters for development correspondence.
• Create and produce mailings using information within Blackbaud and Raiser’s Edge.
• Produce statistical reports for administration and board meetings.
• Additional support for the front office as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.

• Proficient working within a website interface.
• Working knowledge of Windows 10 & 11 as well as Google Suites.
• Organized and attention to detail required.

• Requires extended time working on a desktop computer.

• Database experience preferred.

• We invest in and support each other’s development.
• We hold confidences.
• We treat everyone with respect and kindness.
• We have fun in our work.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Renee ’Kropff, Assistant Head of School for Operations and Technology, at

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