Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Data Quality Specialist is a full-time position focused on data research and analysis, reporting needs, survey work, and data projects that improve data quality within University Advancement’s Business Intelligence team. Manages and analyzes large, complex data sets. Leads special projects related to data quality, research, and analysis. Serves as the coordinator for significant surveys. Utilizes judgment and resourcefulness to research, analyze, and maintain accurate data on alumni and donors in the University’s complex and comprehensive Salesforce-based CRM, ARCH. Develops, prepares, and distributes various complex reports for University Advancement staff, including leadership. Ensures ARCH data integrity through data audits and mass data uploads. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized and act proactively.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management for Data-Focused Projects

• Manage special projects focused on data quality including data audits and execution of data cleanup.
• Perform analysis of new and existing reports and data definitions for accuracy; identify discrepancies, opportunities for clarification, and data integrity issues.
• Collaborate with database developers (UAS) on data integration projects, data testing, and maintaining data quality.
• Create and update decision, best practice, and process documentation related to data audits and data quality.

Reporting and Surveys

• Prepare and validate monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Provide backup to the Director of Data Quality on additional special reporting needs, including supporting the EVC office.
• Gather and analyze data for significant surveys and present findings to leadership.
• Create and update decisions, best practices, and process documentation related to reports and surveys.

Manage Ongoing and Regular Processes, Including:

• LexisNexis Deceased Appends.
• Alumni Questionnaires.
• Representing Advancement Services on appropriate committees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Coding Languages, Complex Systems, Computer Coding, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail-Oriented, Employee Relationship Management, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Interpersonal Communication, It Reporting, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Nonprofit Organizations, Oral Communications, Project Administration, Self-Starter, Tableau (Software), Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Work Initiative, Written Communication

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

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