University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.
The Stewardship Data Manager is an integral part of the Donor Relations and Stewardship (DRS) team, responsible for managing stewardship-related data needs and fund management efforts, including those related to donor impact reporting, endowed fund reporting, the Sir Harold Acton donor recognition society, stewardship-related events, and presidential and SVP gift acknowledgements. Strengthen data analysis efforts and establish stewardship metrics that will shape strategic planning in donor relations. Manage stewardship data needs across systems, including Advance/Blackbaud CRM, Award Management, and Ovrture, to ensure continuity and accurate fund management record keeping. Serve as a key thought partner for colleagues in DRS and across UDAR, coordinating across units to establish and maintain more accurate, efficient, and timely data retrievals, updates, and analysis for stewardship related projects.
UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's DegreeRequired Experience:5+ years demonstrated experience managing and analyzing data
Demonstrated project management experience and critical thinking skills, or a combination of education and experiencePreferred Experience:Experience in Development, Alumni Relations, or Stewardship for a large institutionRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent Microsoft Access, Excel and Word skills with ability to demonstrate knowledge of formulas, pivot tables and advanced Excel and Access functions
Excellent data analysis skills, with proven ability to synthesize complex requests and data sets into clear deliverables
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritize workload, and follow up on projects in a timely manner
Comfortable working with multiple constituencies, including school-based development staff, fundraisers, IT, Financial Aid, finance, and event staff
Collegial, collaborative, proactive working style with a positive solution-oriented attitude
Ability to handle and maintain confidential informationPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of Advance and/or Blackbaud CRM database software preferred; familiarity with the basic principles of fundraising in higher education preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 to USD $100,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity