Development Systems Analyst I, Salesforce | Alumni Relations

Development Systems Analyst I, Salesforce | Alumni Relations

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal:         

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
• Develop self-leadership, particularly working to stay current on emotional and spiritual health, self-awareness, and issues related to development

Coordinate and lead the maximization and effectiveness of Salesforce for the Alumni Relations team by: 

• Develop a thorough understanding of Development and Alumni Relations to translate it into the Salesforce technology platform(s)
• Create reports that serve Alumni Relation's annual and strategic plan purposes.
• Lead Salesforce training for Alumni Relations staff and team members as needed.
• Provide recommendations and best practices for Salesforce.
• Learn Salesforce and become an expert in it.
• Stay current with industry standards to explore new features and implement accordingly
• Advocate, propose, and participate in Salesforce projects to help maximize ROI

Organizational Collaboration:

• In partnership with the Alumni Leadership Team, develop a Salesforce roadmap of future prioritized projects.
• Partner with the Information Technology team, Ministry Intelligence Team, and the Development team through planning for implications of changes in each system as needed.
• Work effectively cross multiple teams to see Salesforce be successful – pulling together appropriate people and teams to accomplish the goals and projects as needed.
• Learn and understand Development stakeholders’ history and respective needs.
• Present high-level strategy reports, recommendations, and consultation to Alumni Relations leaders and give options for appropriate decisions.
• Promote healthy change management around Salesforce functions, including assisting in framing communications.
• Partner with the Alumni Relations team and other internal departments in the establishment and creation of methods and tools that can be used to measure impact.
• Collaborate to develop technology solutions to replace manual processes as needed.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external networks and work groups as needed.
• Manage project teams, priorities, and tasks while monitoring processes and resolving problems
• Project manage using Wrike to move Salesforce projects from idea to implementation.
• Partner with various teams and committees to ensure data privacy and security.

Maintain sound finances:

• Develop a personal support team for prayer and financial support through visits, phone calls, and regular prayer letters with support and training from InterVarsity
• Reviewing financial reports for accuracy and to ensure spending is within budget
• Provide appropriate reports, plans and budgets on time and within budget

Continue professional growth and development:

• Stay current with industry changes and obtain certifications and certificates as needed
• Stay current with computer and software used by InterVarsity and Development teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• InterVarsity experience preferred
• Experience with technology required
• Project Management certification preferred – experience with agile project management methodology preferred – experience with Wrike software preferred
• Experience with Salesforce preferred
• Knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Ability to bring order, prioritize and multitask well
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files
• Ability to partner well in cross-cultural, -generational, -gender, -ethnic and -geographical situations
• Ability to hold matters in confidence and to handle confidential information with integrity
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to give leadership in strategic thinking
• Ability to listen, work collaboratively with other leaders, and lead through influence
• Ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to develop a ministry support team who will pray, support, and give financially

Ability and willingness to occasionally travel as needed

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.  Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• 403(b) matching contributions

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Flexible work schedule

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance