Database Manager

OVERVIEW

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity invites qualified candidates to apply for a Database Manager (Systems Analyst). Knowledge and experience working with Raiser's Edge is a huge benefit!

THE SAINT PAUL SEMINARY SCHOOL OF DIVINTY

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity (SPSSOD) is operated under an affiliation agreement between the University of St. Thomas, the Saint Paul Seminary and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  The vision, mission and core values are as follows:

Vision: The Church on fire with the Holy Spirit, a world transformed in Jesus Christ.

Mission: To provide integrated, Catholic formation for those called to serve as priests, deacons or lay leaders in their local Church.

Core Values:

• Charity—Faithful to Christ’s new commandment, we seek first the good of the other.
• Truth—As the human heart and mind are ordered toward truth, we seek to be honest in both deeds and words.
• Fidelity—We joyfully profess the Catholic faith and embrace her disciplines as authentically interpreted by the Church’s magisterium.
• Zeal—We are passionate about our mission and eager to form clergy and lay leaders.
• Authentically Human—Grateful for creation and our humanity, we desire the fullness of life and joy.

The successful candidate will also have a strong background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Church and respect for magisterial teaching.

Hiring will be contingent upon the successful completion of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis’ “E3” Requirements of Safe Environment Training (see https://safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3/), including manifesting a commitment to follow the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct for Church Personnel.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. We welcome applicants that are committed to helping us build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, work skillfully, and act wisely to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

JOB SUMMARY

The Database Manager role is integral to the overall fundraising efforts of the seminary. The Database Manager works primarily within the Institutional Advancement department and oversees the CRM for The Saint Paul Seminary. This person is responsible for the day-to-day management of the database, coordinates development mailings, tracks and analyzes giving trends, and interfaces with both the UST Controller’s Office and the seminary’s business administrator. Additionally, he or she will lead the effort to assist all seminary departments to share and use data in accord with best business practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support Annual Fundraising:  Produces queries for all development mailings and email communications including direct mail programs, phone-a-thon, crowdfunding, newsletters and events. Assists with prospect research and provides event support as needed.
• Database Management: Integrates and structures data across multiple departments throughout the institution; ensures accuracy and integrity of data; develops processes for data cleansing; creates and updates constituent records; acts as primary liaison to Blackbaud and UST Information and Technology Services; responsible for training and best practices for database use; updates gift processing manual as needed; acts as back-up to gift processor.
• Reports and Queries: Tracks and analyzes giving. Provides statistical analysis of advancement efforts for strategic planning purposes. Creates weekly and monthly giving reports, the annual report, the Association of Theological Schools report, and reconciliation reports. Interfaces with UST development office, UST Controller’s office and the SPS business office. Provides additional queries and reports for staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Three years of professional level experience providing technical and systems design and development
• Experience to include the following:
  • Demonstrated technical skill designing and developing tools in student information systems and databases, including ERP, imaging solutions and reporting
  • Experience with database design and data manipulation;
  • Identifying and troubleshooting information integrity issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the use of database management tools such as Raiser’s Edge
• Experience in development

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.