Data Integrity Analyst / University Development Researcher I

Michigan State University is seeking a Data Integrity Analyst to support its University Advancement Prospect Development Team. The role manages and maintains prospect and proposal data in the university CRM, validates wealth screening results, monitors data integrity, and produces accurate reporting while supporting special projects and internal users.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Prospect Development Team to make any assignments, continuum stage, proposal, or other standard prospect management updates within UA’s CRM. This includes management of sunsetting assignments/proposals and strategy records
• Review and perform initial validation on new wealth screening results and work with PD Consultants for additional validation and to update wealth ratings within the UA CRM
• Responsible for learning, maintaining, and applying detailed knowledge of the business rules governing management of prospect-related records
• Tools: Effectively use UA’s CRM, Cognos Reports, Microsoft Excel, and subscription databases and online research resources
• Manage the integrity and accuracy of all prospect and proposal data, ensuring compliance with Advancement policies and guidelines
• Monitor prospect and proposal stage migration, through audit reports, to help ensure prospects are managed effectively and moved through the development cycle as appropriate
• Collaborate with UA Training Services to identify data integrity issues that suggest the need for UA staff training or re-training
• Work on special projects as defined in collaboration with the Director, AVP for ASI, and University Advancement Management
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Journalism, Pre-law, History, Psychology or Information Science or related field; one to three years work experience in research methods including on-line electronic searching, large main-frame databases, and PC-based software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Desktop Tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks in a professional manner with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and through e-mail to respond and resolve any concerns or issues with other University Advancement Staff positively and professionally
• Willingness to learn new skills or technologies
• Ability to evaluate potential changes in process or procedure and embrace changes which emerge as applicable
• Knowledge of best practices in data management
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, work independently and exercise good judgment in making decisions regarding data management within the established business governance rules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential material with complete discretion
• Familiarity with the CRM platforms
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service willingness and ability to take initiative

Benefits:

• MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.