Data Specialist

Posting date: 03/02/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1126117

Position Title: Advancement Data Specialist

Hiring Range Minimum: $23.47

Hiring Range Maximum: $29.34

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Department will offer hybrid work schedule opportunity, but there will be regular on-site work required on a rotating basis among team members. The successful candidate needs to be within commuting distance to campus.

Location of Position: Lebanon, NH 03766, 41 Centerra Parkway. Department will offer hybrid work schedule opportunity, but there will be regular on-site work required on a rotating basis among team members. The successful candidate needs to be within commuting distance to campus.

Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

The Advancement Data Specialist provides accurate and timely operational support to Gift Recording and Advancement Data & Reporting Services. Reporting to the Director, this position performs complex data entry and maintenance of highly confidential demographic and financial information of alumni, parents, and friends of Dartmouth using a collaborative approach in a team environment. Performs primary and secondary responsibilities for various functions within the office which are integral to operations and maintenance of adequate controls.

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of relevant data entry experience (e.g. customer service, financial processing, or other directly related experience) and an Associate Degree, or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated professionalism with effective verbal and written communication to internal and external constituents with strong customer service and listening skills.
• Demonstrates accountability for work accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure of time constraints.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to understand policies and to apply procedures.
• Advanced problem solving, resolution, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Microsoft Suite, Web applications, and computer navigation within both a Windows and network-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and cooperative in a team-based environment, adapting to system and process changes.
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to apply the core values of Advancement.

Note:

Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Basic accounting skills and knowledge of financial/accounting software.
• Working knowledge of IRS and CASE guidelines for charitable giving and reporting.
• Experience with Ellucian Advance, Atlassian JIRA, Hyland OnBase, iModules Encompass, Oracle Business Intelligence.

Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration

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Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential,…