Data Technician
Priority Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Starting Salary
Step I: $44,232 ($21.27/hr.) – $51,309 ($23.39/hr.) Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee’s experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III.
Work Location
Hybrid (2-3 days onsite work required)
About the Position
The Data Technician is responsible for processing charitable donations from individuals and organizations. They also perform maintenance on donor records (such as contact and affiliation updates) to ensure accuracy of information and integrity of the foundation’s donor database.
What You’ll Be Doing
GIFT PROCESSING
- Process daily gift/pledge/payment entries into CRM database
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Consult with colleagues to obtain gift backup and related information to ensure donor intent is understood and honored
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Maintain tribute gift records and link related donors to be notified
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Review, proof, and error check gift batches for accuracy
- Perform gift adjustments, pledge write offs, etc.
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Run month-end queries and other error check devices before month end close
- Maintain working understanding of moderately complex gift entry procedures relating to grants, gifts in kind, contributed services, third party payments, escalating to Lead Data Technician and Gift Administration Director as needed.
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Perform gift receipting processes, including production, mailing and re-printing upon request
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Work with colleagues and donors to resolve receipting errors
- Prepare and mail pledge reminders on monthly basis
RECORD MANAGEMENT
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Establish and update donor records based on new information
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Ensure data integrity of donor record updates
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Perform error checks and partner with BI on data integrity clean-up projects
- Perform and fix duplicate record merges
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Establish new funds and endowed fund records in CRM, working with finance to inactive, close, update or clarify fund purposes as required
- Manage appeal code process, responding to departmental requests and assigning appeal codes to projects, websites and mailings
SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Respond to donor, Foundation and University department gift information needs as required
Who You Are
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams
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Experience with relational database management systems
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Ability to critically evaluate information and adhere to business rules
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Strong attention to detail
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Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally, diplomatically and productively with colleagues and contacts at all levels
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Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to do repetitious work and maintain high levels of accuracy
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Flexibility to adjust to a changing workload based on situation and time of year
You should have
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2+ years’ data entry and maintenance experience, preferably in a higher education or non-profit environment
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3+ years’ database and/or spreadsheet experience preferred
We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.
Working Conditions
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Prolonged use of computer
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Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings or programs
Salary (Step I)
$44,232 - $51,309 USD
Pay
Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee’s experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
Benefits
The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
- Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);
- 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;
- Professional development dollars for each employee;
- Hybrid work allowance and much more!
Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.
Our Core Values
If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.
The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.
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