Report Writer
Institutional Advancement
SUMMARY:
As part of the College’s Advancement Services team, this mission-critical position will
report to the Director of Advancement Services and will interact as a collaborative
partner with all Institutional Advancement business units to provide report-writing and
data analysis about the College’s constituents and fundraising financials. The report
writer will play a key role in helping to create high level end-users management reports
that will impact the division’s strategic goals and are central to fundraising success by
having direct responsibilities in reporting writing & data analysis, data acquisition
management and data hygiene management in support of strategic fundraising goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In partnership with the Director of Advancement Services:
Report Writing & Data Analysis (80%)
 Using report-writing tools Oracle SQL, Argos, or other relevant report-writing
tools, creates standardized and ad hoc data and financial reports to extract and
disseminate data for internal and external audiences. Builds reports and report
processes that will allow information to be maintained and shared among new
and existing campus and online systems.
 Troubleshoots queries and system processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness and
transparency of data to all users.
 Assists in the analysis and development of data analytics tools for prospect
research and other frontline fundraisers to deploy analysis dashboards based
upon available information. Must be able to present data visualization in a way
that will establish the importance of its implications and the immediate need for
action.
Data Acquisition Data Management (10%)
 In collaboration and consultation with vendors, prepares advancement data for
cleansing, updating and/or acquisition from outside data collection firms.
Analyzes refreshed data from vendor for completeness and develops Oracle SQL
code to electronically upload refreshed data into the database management
system to maximize data usage and minimize data aging.
 In collaboration and consultation with IA departments, various college
departments and the IA Data Acquisition committee, analyzes historical
electronically stored spreadsheets of relationship cross references, student
activities, athletics rosters, current and historical alumni and student events, etc.,
to prepare relevant data for electronic upload into the database management
system.
Data Hygiene Management (10%)
 Proactively analyzes existing advancement system data to ensure accuracy,
completeness, standardization and normalization and to ensure data meets
database use requirements. Through control reports and maintenance routines
ensures integrity of data by identifying data anomalies and recommends
corrective measures to standardize and normalize data points with the database
management system.
 Develop and incorporate database management system policies and procedures
including coding hierarchies and data infrastructure schematics according to
database vendor standards and industry best practices.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills
The ideal candidate will be an analytical yet approachable individual whose focus is to
deliver a superior experience and a superior product. Must have exceptional
relationship management skills including a keen understanding of and track record of
building successful cross-organizational relationships with diverse and varied
stakeholders including IA leadership, fundraisers, ITS, directors and other IA staff.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional
organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Experience
Minimum 5-7 years progressive proficiency with data management and report writing
techniques using Oracle SQL or other report writing software. Experience in
development related or higher education settings a plus. Should be familiar with
process-driven data quality control and change management techniques. Must have the
ability to implement strategy and deliver results.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field, or
demonstrated equivalent training or technical experience is required. Advanced degree
and/or Oracle certifications preferred.
Technology Skills
This position requires an extensive, varied and successful experience in the discipline of
data management with a deep familiarity and understanding of Oracle SQL, and other
Oracle database reporting writing products. Experience in reporting writing within
Ellucian’s Banner Alumni Development environment using Oracle SQL, Evision’s Argos or
other fundraising database management systems or report writing tools preferred.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and salary history to: resumes@oxy.edu