Email Communications & Database Specialist (Part-time) – Non-teaching Adjunct, Level 1

GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life. The Office of Institutional Advancement seeks a part-time Email Communications & Database Specialist. This position reports to the Administrative Director for Institutional Advancement. The contract title for this position is Non-Teaching Adjunct, Level 1, with an hourly rate of $47.72. The incumbent will work up to 225 hours in the fall/spring semesters and up to 175 hours in the summer.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitor activity on Constant Contact, a web-based communications platform, keeping track of content, email campaigns, newsletter cycles, open rates, subscription rates, and bounce-backs.

• Integrate data between Constant Contact and Raiser’s Edge database.

• Create effective analytical and tracking reports within Constant Contact and Raiser’s Edge.

• Develop, in consultation with supervisor, templates and new custom reporting that informs the development team, improving ROI and donor giving metrics.

• Ensure smooth flow of information between various in-house systems including Constant Contact, Raiser’s Edge database, Raiser’s Edge NXT, and spreadsheets.

• Assist with clean-up of constituents’ records and updating addresses and emails in the database.

• Work with database manager on creating donor/constituents reports and building reporting templates.

• Work with database manager on merging wealth screening data with appropriate constituents in the RE database.

• Work with database manager on specific projects including coding and data segmentation to create targeted communications.

• Assists with the roll-out of email engagement campaigns and direct solicit appeals during the spring and fall solicitation cycles.

• Other duties as assigned.

Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work on-site in the office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A preferred candidate should have:

• Working knowledge of Raisers Edge database/ RE NXT (preferred) or comparable database.

• Working knowledge of Constant Contact (preferred) or comparable communications platform

• Detail oriented and can work independently on database/ communications projects

• Prior working experience in fundraising or communications office, a plus.

COMPENSATION

$47.42/hour

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28633

Location

Graduate Center