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# Data Services Administrator

- **Company:** Rice Engineering
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), Web Applications, Data Processing, Apache OpenOffice, Data Management, Workday
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=651d3a46f8c38e1c

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks, and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail, particularly regarding data quality., * Bachelor's degree

 + In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
 * One or more (1+) years of experience in financial data entry and/or data management

Skills:

 * Strong clerical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
 * Excellent computer skills
 * Ability to exercise judgment and apply basic reasoning skills
 * Strong attention to detail

Preferences:

 * Two or more (2+) years of related experience
 * Experience in nonprofit and/or higher education settings
 * Excellent organizational skills
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Excellent customer service skills
 * High levels of organization, accuracy, and time-management skills
 * Ability to work with frequent interruptions
 * Goal-oriented with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload
 * Willingness to take ownership of assignments and follow through with minimal supervision
 * Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
 * Additional computer skills:
 + Experience with Blackbaud CRM or another advancement database system
 + Proficiency in database entry and reporting, online data processing, and general internet applications
 + Ability to utilize data tools to manage, analyze, and validate data
 + Experience working in a Windows environment
 + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
 + Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, Workday, etc.)

## Description

* Establishes complex recordkeeping procedures, including cross-indexing by multiple factors and designing necessary forms
 * Maintains existing databases and develops guidelines to ensure data integrity; may integrate data from multiple sources
 * Utilizes computer applications to manipulate and report complex data
 * Develops new tools to assist with data collection and analysis
 * Works with data providers to discuss and clarify data ambiguities, inconsistencies, and other issues
 * Performs audits of their own work or that of others to ensure compliance with established procedures
 * Selects and applies appropriate formulas, computer programs, or applications based on data content
 * May provide administrative support
 * Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

 * Prepares logs of check gifts, credit card gifts, securities, wire transfers, and pledges for data entry
 * Serves as the subject matter expert for revenue data entry into the alumni/development database system
 * Processes revenue adjustments
 * Coordinates gift memo preparation
 * Processes new gift fund requests and serves as a liaison with the Controller's Office
 * Oversees matching gift requests
 * Prepares deposit vouchers for submission to the Bursar's Office, as needed
 * Reviews and distributes monthly pledge reminders
 * Provides routine and project-based support for the Data Services team
 * Proactively contacts campus partners to confirm information and ensure accuracy, as needed
 * Maintains frequent contact with division staff and other university offices
 * Works in an open-office environment
 * Spends significant time working at a computer workstation