Development Systems Manager
St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5738
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Archdiocese of Saint Louis has an opportunity for a full-time Development Systems Manager/Project Manager. This position is part of the Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal Office and is located at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO. The Archdiocese is a non-profit organization which encompasses 135 parishes, 117 schools, over 90 offices/agencies and a Catholic population of more than 400,000. We value our employees by providing a balance between work and everyday life. We also offer a competitive benefits package available upon hire and a generous paid time off schedule.
Responsible for all aspects of development and support for the Raiser’s Edge application system and project management support for the ACA Office.
Job Responsibilities
• Cultivates relationships with archdiocesan Raiser’s Edge users.
• Serves as the primary Raiser’s Edge software support contact.
• Provides guidance and direction on system functionality and best practices.
• Develops and manages all aspects of functional training.
• Provides on-site functional application support.
• Provides Raiser’s Edge related project support.
• Analyzes application usage to identify best practice process solutions.
• Researches and disseminates information regarding software feature releases and updates.
• Serves as the project manager for software upgrades and conversions.
• Serves as the vendor liaison to address the needs of the client community. Responsibilities include negotiation of software and service purchases and maintenance renewals.
• Provides support for technological services used by the Office of Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal, particularly with those integrated with Raiser’s Edge.
• Serves as project manager for a wide variety of projects including but not limited to creative efforts, efficiency upgrades, integration of new technologies, and event support.
• Reviews and updates processes and procedures for the Office of Stewardship and the ACA Raiser’s Edge Database.
• Develops and maintains organization-wide best practices and data standards.
• Organizes several regular meetings, including the Raiser’s Edge Super User Group and the Fundraising Leadership Forum.
Job Requirements
Knowledge & Experience Requirements:
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in database management.
• Raiser’s Edge NXT experience or experience with other CRM’s a plus
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and SQL queries.
• Experience with automation software, such as Microsoft Power Automate, preferred.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting principles.
Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Work with a high degree of independence
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Dependable and detail-oriented
• Effective presenter, able to lead small groups
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with all levels of staff
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.