Foundation Database Assistant

Location:

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number: 05380

Department:
Advancement

Job Category:
Support

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Status:
Regular

Job Open Date: 01/16/2026

Resume Review Date: 02/01/2026

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Foundation Database Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day data entry and operations of the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database in support of the Advancement Division. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of the database by updating Foundation records, and through quality control measures such as queries and reports.

The salary for this position begins at $46,164.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.

The following are some of the benefits that full-time support staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued professional development, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

• Perform daily gift entry into the database, ensuring timely processing of all gifts and printing of acknowledgments
• Import student information into the database and ensure proper data storage
• Serve as the primary point of contact for fulfilling data and list requests from end users in the Advancement Division, working in an analytic and consultative manner to produce queries, data exports, and reports to meet their needs
• Receive all returned mail and change of address notifications and enter corrections as appropriate; perform data preparation for mail service providers, data exports and imports
• Maintain gift back-up files and attach copies to donor records
• Support of database administration; assist with oversight of day-to-day integrity of the database, database procedures, and efficiency of operations
• Assist with evaluating needed database upgrades, fixes, plug-ins, etc., make recommendations to appropriate development staff and work with IT to install software updates
• Stay aware of news and trends in database technology and development methodology; remain informed on software updates, upgrades and additional services
• Participate in discussions related to event/campaign planning to ensure the database is being mined to its fullest capacity
• Assist with events, mailings, and other special projects as requested
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of an associate’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with complex relational databases required; experience with Raiser’s Edge database preferred
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while providing great attention to detail required
• Professional communication skills to include but not limited to written, oral, and interpersonal required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Current working knowledge of fundraising and stakeholder relations processes preferred

• * Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience with complex relational databases?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Other

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402