Part-Time Development Database Administrator

Rebecca Dallek

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for a Part-Time Development Database Administrator to begin immediately.

McLean’s mission – and its unique Abilities Model® – embrace the idea that every one of us has a unique learning path waiting to be discovered and tended toward growth. McLean places students at the center of the content and structure of their education, it deploys the skills of talented and expert teachers, provides a pedagogy that is both flexible in approach and academically rigorous, and delivers this to students in a supportive, inclusive culture that unlocks each student’s core potential.

Bright, college-bound students with dyslexia, ADHD, academic performance anxiety, and executive functioning challenges thrive at McLean as their confidence and self-advocacy skills grow. Alongside them are more traditional learners who excel in smaller classes where they are challenged and grow through a student-centered view of learning. Together, these students are served by an amalgam of teaching models that reach students individually, enabling them to achieve impressive heights of learning. Students, in turn, share their strengths with one another, creating an inclusive and diverse community of learners who support and help each other grow. McLean students graduate as proud and capable learners, able to recognize and embrace their unique abilities, and advocate for what they need to learn, enabling them to find their way successfully in the world.

Position Summary

The Development Database Administrator is an integral part of the Development team with primary responsibility for fundraising data management, gift processing, acknowledgements, and reporting. The Database Administrator will oversee the Raiser’s Edge database and effectively maintain donor, student, volunteer, and staff information and prepare reports and communications utilizing this key information. The position will be a half-time role, offering 50% of full-time hours and on a consultative basis. The position has the potential to evolve to a permanent part-time position. The Database Administrator reports to the Director of Development.

Essential Functions

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform timely and accurate processing of gifts, pledges, pledge reminders, and gift acknowledgements using Raiser’s Edge
• Serve as the liaison with the Business Office to provide regular gift batching and monthly reconciliation
• Develop reports and queries to manage prospects and drive segmentation, identification, solicitations, and overall fundraising
• Review, clean up, and purge data, ensuring data integrity and accurate donor records and information
• Provide team with mailing lists as requested for a variety of direct mail communications.
• Support school events such as Grandparents & Friends Day, Annual Celebration & Fundraiser donations, and other student events and activities
• Develop and document annual giving and database policies and procedures.

Position Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years Raiser’s Edge database experience.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Office. Proficient computer skills on a Mac.

Leadership Requirements

• Highly organized team-player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and curiosity

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Support Manager, Robin Speller.

Interested applicants should fill out an online Application, and upload their cover letter, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references.