Job Description Summary
The Associate Data Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the MUSC Foundation’s fundraising and engagement operations through strategic data management, systems administration, and process optimization. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity, usability, and performance of the Foundation’s CRM and related data systems while ensuring accurate, reliable, and actionable information for fundraising, stewardship, finance, and leadership teams.
This role serves as a technical and operational partner across Advancement Services, supporting data governance, reporting, integrations, analytics, and end-user support. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a service-oriented mindset and a passion for data quality, process improvement, and operational efficiency. This role helps ensure the Foundation can effectively engage donors, support fundraising strategy, and advance the mission of improving patient care, research, and education at Medical University of South Carolina through philanthropy.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002075 UMA OTHR PAY MUSC Foundation CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
30% Reporting & Analytics
Support reporting and analytics initiatives by maintaining clean, structured, and reliable data.
Assist in the development of queries, reports, and data extracts for Advancement leadership and fundraising teams.
Perform data imports, exports, transformations, and reconciliations as needed.
25% Database Administration & System Performance
Monitor system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
Support database configuration, system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
Maintain documentation for database processes, business rules, imports, exports, and system procedures.
20% Data Integrity, Governance & Security
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of donor, constituent, and fundraising data.
Develop and enforce data standards, validation procedures, and quality assurance practices.
Conduct regular audits, cleanup projects, and deduplication efforts to improve overall data health.