Database Manager at Sewickley Academy – Sewickley, Pennsylvania

ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated student body, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s longest-standing coeducational independent Junior Pre-Kindergarten-12 day school. Our mission is to elevate knowledge, character, and community through an intentionally extraordinary and innovative education. At the Academy, every student is encouraged to explore their passions and excel while embracing their authentic selves.

With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning.

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a dedicated team of talented individuals comes together to serve our students?

Summary

Sewickley Academy is seeking to hire a Database Manager to serve as the primary steward of the Advancement Office database and Moves Management process. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of our data, develops clear processes for effective platform use, implements best practices, and generates reports and queries to support the Academy’s Advancement initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain and update all biographical and financial information in the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database. Receive and process confidential and sensitive information with discretion and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Create, produce, and maintain progress and analytical reports that support Advancement Office activities. Information is used to accurately track fundraising efforts, compare data over time, inform management of progress towards fundraising goals, and assist in strategic planning.
• Generate donor lists and mail/email lists to support solicitation needs (Annual Fund-Campaigns), advancement publications, and Alumni communications.
• Process Gift and pledge acknowledgments, including tax receipting. Generate pledge reminders and grant/action reminders.
• Reconcile gift data with the Business Office, run reports for Auditors as needed.
• Maintain Advancement Office monthly check requests, budget reporting, and reconciliation for Development and Alumni Relations.
• Lead Educational Improvement Tax Credit program compliance efforts.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of experience managing databases in an advancement, nonprofit, or educational setting
• Strong working knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge Database View (or similar CRM), experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge Web View preferred
• Experience with data integrity, reporting, queries, and gift/pledge processing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Close attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Why Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city known for its affordability, convenience, and strong sense of community. Set at the confluence of three rivers and surrounded by rolling hills, it offers the energy of city living with easy access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.

The region is a national hub for healthcare, technology, education, and research, and is home to world-class institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh. A strong economy, growing startup culture, and established cultural institutions foster a collaborative and innovative professional environment.

Residents value the area’s excellent public and independent schools, attainable homeownership, and high quality of life. With its distinct neighborhoods, thriving food and arts scene, passionate sports culture, and welcoming spirit, Pittsburgh is a place where people quickly feel at home and choose to stay.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Sewickley Academy is committed to having a community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.