About the Organization

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. The Association honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have accomplished remarkable successes in spite of adversity by bestowing upon them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime Members.

Horatio Alger Members support promising young people with the resources and confidence needed to overcome adversity in pursuit of their version of the American Dream through higher education. Through the generosity of its Members and friends, the Association annually awards $18 million in need-based scholarships to more than 1,800 students across the United States and Canada. The Association also provides services to enable its Scholars to succeed personally, academically and professionally. Since 1984, the Association has awarded more than $275 million in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 38,000 deserving students.

For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

Core Functions

The Data and Technology Coordinator will support the Association’s cross-departmental data needs by maintaining accurate records, generating reports, and providing operational support across both Educational Programs and Development/Membership functions. This role also supports digital marketing operations by assisting with campaign management and the distribution of digital marketing pieces. The Data and Technology Coordinator reports to the Salesforce Administrator/Technology Manager. This is an in-person role based in Alexandria, VA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage data in the Association’s technology platforms (Salesforce, SmarterSelect, FormAssembly, etc.).
    • Enter, update, and audit records for Scholars, Members, and additional entities.
    • Generate standard reports, dashboards, and queries.
    • Support imports/exports and perform regular data checks.
  • Support scholarship processes.
    • Assist with setup of application and award forms.
    • Import awardee information and maintain student records.
    • Track disbursements, enrollment, transcripts, and graduation data.
  • Support Development & Membership activities.
    • Maintain accurate Donor and Member records.
    • Provide lists and reports for renewals, stewardship, and fundraising campaigns.
    • Assist with event and engagement tracking.
  • Assist with reporting and publications.
    • Gather and validate data for annual reports and impact publications.
    • Assist staff with building reports as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Salesforce Administrator / Technology Manager.
    • Report technical/system issues as needed.
    • Partner on data audits and system clean-up projects.
    • Contribute to staff training documentation.
  • Assist with distribution of digital marketing pieces and management of campaigns.
  • Represent the Association at professional meetings and events.
  • Provide cross-departmental administrative and data support.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in data management, operations, or related work.
  • Alignment with the mission of the Horatio Alger Association.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively.
  • Proficiency in full Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel (familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate is a plus, but not required)

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Horatio Alger Association’s mission
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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