Business, Gift And Data Support Analyst; DATA SYS ANL TX
Listed on 2026-10-18
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Database Administrator
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Manager for Gift and Data Services, provide gift systems support and gift review to ensure compliance with regulation and gift policy. Responsible for interacting with clients on a regular and sustained basis, and plays a critical role in providing valuable client feedback, both anecdotal and metrics-based, to Advancement Services regarding Centralized Gift Processing and gift systems in general.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Manager for Gift and Data Services, provide gift systems support and gift review to ensure compliance with regulation and gift policy. Responsible for interacting with clients on a regular and sustained basis, and plays a critical role in providing valuable client feedback, both anecdotal and metrics-based, to Advancement Services regarding Centralized Gift Processing and gift systems in general.
The Business, Gift and Data Support Analyst collects and documents users' functional, data, and technical requirements for system enhancements. Reviews and suggests potential design solutions that satisfy user needs and improve business efficiency. Develops and delivers end user training in a variety of media. Acts as a gift policy resource for gift submitters. Provides comprehensive analysis and summary of meetings, requests or issues to all levels of constituents, adapting the message appropriately to different audiences as they relate to Centralized Gift Processing.
Performs alpha, regression, user acceptance testing (UAT) for new or updated applications to meet tight deadlines. Guides end users through UAT.
Additionally, the Business, Gift and Data Support Analyst works as part of the Advancement Services team supporting fundraising activities at UC Davis. Provides support to analyze gift, biographical, and other types of data in Advance for accuracy and patterns of error. Improves data integrity by designing and participating in manual cleanup projects. Monitors and verifies data and participates in setting standards for data entry/format.
Works with schools, units and colleges to merge systems into Advance.
Apply By Date
October 21, 2026 by 11:59pm.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to review information, identify discrepancies or patterns of error, and resolve routine issues using established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate technical, data, policy, and procedural information to technical and non-technical audiences and provide effective customer service.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records and documentation, and meet established deadlines.
- Understanding of data management concepts and practices related to data quality, integrity, accuracy, and maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting application or system testing activities, including developing test data or use cases, performing user acceptance, regression, or other testing, documenting results, and identifying or communicating system issues.
- Experience working with large or complex databases, constituent relationship management systems, or other enterprise information systems. Experience with Advance or similar advancement systems preferred.
- Experience performing financial or accounting-related review, reconciliation, gift or transaction processing, or other work requiring verification of financial data.
- Knowledge of higher education, nonprofit, fundraising, or advancement environments, including gift processing, donor data, or related advancement practices.
- Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying inclusion to one’s work. A profound belief in the value of a safe workforce and a commitment to achieve this goal through collaboration and team building, working cooperatively with a large group of department and campus constituencies.
Key Responsibilities
- 70% - Gift Review and Gift Process/System Support
- 20% - Data Quality Maintenance and Testing
- 10% - Training and Documentation Support
Advancement Services provides centralized data services to departmental staff and to departments campus-wide for Development Activities. Services provided include gift…
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