Senior Data Integrity Associate

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

2d•$50,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Senior Data Integrity Associate at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or related field.
Minimum three (3) years of experience with database management, records maintenance, SQL, and data cleansing, extraction and validation.
Experience with administrative systems software, preferably in the higher education or nonprofit environment.
General understanding of, and interest in, Development and Alumni Affairs’ best practices and general operations.
Positive and collaborative professional philosophy, recognizing that this position is integral to the achievement of the goals and objectives of Development and Alumni Affairs.
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations.
Demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
Exhibits a willingness to partner with units across the university with integrity and high character to reach unified goals.
Possesses the ability to navigate difficult situations with grace and understanding.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
Demonstrates the ability to plan and deliver oral and written communications that are impactful and persuasive including presentations to university management and committees.
Independent and innovative self-starter who displays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changing situations.
Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.
Strong organizational and time-management skills required.
Maturity, sound judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain full understanding of the project and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex projects.
Proficient in the use of complex administrative systems software, preferrably in the higher education environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Teams.
Ability to understand and translate complex concepts into lay terms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with administrative systems software, preferably in the higher education or nonprofit environment.
General understanding of, and interest in, Development and Alumni Affairs’ best practices and general operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of alumni, donor, and gift records through strategic oversight of data maintenance activities, including additions, deletions, and modifications.
Supervise the processing of data update requests from staff, donors, alumni and friends.
Assist the Director, Reporting & Data Services in evaluating data enhancement strategies.
Lead data hygiene projects and the importing of returned data from third-party vendors.
Analyze data for integrity noncompliance based on university and division business rules, user input and best practices.
Identify and correct structural and semantic data errors.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for the Data Integrity staff.
Assist with the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of volunteer records, including assisting with the outreach process and processing of updates.
Evaluate the data hygiene of non-volunteer category involvement records and reconcile data from external sources.
Execute protocols for new data integrity checks in the division’s administrative database(s) and create scheduled workflows where appropriate.
Execute protocols for routine updates of biographical data in the division’s administrative database(s), including call center and NCOA updates.
Establish a protocol to track update requests and monitor completions.
Monitor and report on the progress of all ongoing data integrity projects.
Upload modified records collected from external sources into the division’s administrative database(s).
Code large groups of alumni, donors and prospects to support the university’s alumni engagement, fundraising, and donor stewardship activities.
Research and evaluate third party vendors and data enhancement services, as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned.