Development Data and Administration Specialist Administrative Position: Full-Time

The King's University offers an exceptional liberal arts education from a Christian perspective. Located in Edmonton,
*Alberta, King's serves students from across Canada and around the world.*Join a dedicated team who have a desire and
common mission to see students grow in a dynamic and nurturing Christian environment. People who love working and
succeed at King’s serve God gladly, work collaboratively, think creatively, and embrace diversity.

Development Data and Administration Specialist
Full-time, Continuing

POSITION SUMMARY

To oversee operations of Development information systems and office administration. These duties include

Database Administration: overseeing day-to-day maintenance of the contact relationship management

software (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT); developing and implementing standards and training; provide

assistance to the Development Administrative Assistant; and Development Department Administration: gift

processing, tax receipting, data reporting, website content administration, direct mail appeals administration,

and event planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Administration

• Manage database administration, reporting, records management, donation forms, and data

imports/exports for the Development office and other applicable Advancement division departments.

• Perform all donor database administration and supervisory functions including database

maintenance, security and account set-up, duplicate record merging and clean-up tasks.

• Develop, implement, and maintain standards and procedures for the use of and interaction with the

database to ensure data integrity, ease of use, and accuracy of extracted data.

• Train and provide technical support to all donor database users. Assist development staff in using the

program to support the fundraising efforts of the organization. Create and manage automated

workflows for Raiser’s Edge users.

• Create queries, exports, and reports for direct mail appeals, prospective donor research, and external

communications.

• Prepare annual charitable tax receipts, including financial reconciliation, as well as sending electronic

and paper receipts, according to donor preferences.

• Assist Development Administrative Assistant – oversee gift entry, gift acknowledgements, event

registrations, and monthly donor program.

• Liaise with other departments to collect prospective donor information and assist other departments

in relating to constituents. Work with Financial Services for fund reconciliation and audit purposes.

Department Administration

• Oversee website content administration. Review and update development website content regularly.

Collaborate with marketing to ensure data and forms are current.

• Manage direct mail appeals administration, including producing content, determining audience,

segmentation, and reply device/donation form administration.

• Identify prospective donors from community relations programs, arrange prospect research, assign

follow up for high value prospects.

• Document, continually adapt and improve departmental processes, create administrative systems for

new projects and priorities.

• As a member of the Development team, assist and participate in Development events and tasks as

required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant data management or data entry experience. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT

an asset

• Excellent computer skills including a high-level of proficiency in the use of a database, Microsoft Excel

and other MS Office applications. A thorough understanding of import, export and validation

processes is essential

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet program goals and deadlines.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to exercise

decisiveness and good judgment in situations requiring the evaluation of information to reach

creative solutions.

• Ability to understand and translate marketing and communication goals to database setup and

systems development.

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to identify priorities, work independently, meet

deadlines, and use logic and analysis to solve computer software problems.

• Ability to provide leadership and training in the use of the Raiser's Edge database as it relates to the

needs of the Development department.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality is critical.
• Familiarity with Christian post-secondary education, current fundraising practices and accounting

principles.

• Professing Christian able to sign King’s Statement of Faith with an ability to fluently articulate their

personal faith commitment and the importance of Christian education.

A condition of employment is assent to the University’s Christian Statement of Faith found at:

https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/careers

The King’s University follows a standardized salary grid. The salary range for the position is $59,452 - $75,639/yr

dependent on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefit package, pension, and generous vacation

and time off are provided.

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter through our online portal at kingsu.ca/about-us/careers.
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Human Resources
The King’s University

9125-50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

T6B 2H3

E-mail: [email protected]. Visit our web site at www.kingsu.ca.

We appreciate all applicants for considering The King's University as a potential employer, however, only

those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The King's University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals
including members of visible minorities, Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and persons with disabilities. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.