The Director, Information Management is responsible for managing all information technology and computer systems for Organization.  This position has a major focus on managing the Raisers Edge’s database.  In addition, the position is responsible for controlling and evaluating IT, electronic data operations and workflow.  This is a full-time exempt position.

• Manage information technology and computer systems
• Manage all aspects of the Raiser’s Edge database
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy and support the organization’s mission
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in a timely manner
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures
• Manage annual budget including acquisitions of hardware, software and IT services while ensuring cost effectiveness
• Data entry of all daily cash logs/donations in Raiser’s Edge
• Import data from online fundraising platform into Raiser’s Edge
• Coordinate the acknowledgement process for all donations
• Create and run all queries and reports in Raiser’s Edge to support staff needs
• Reconcile donations with information in Financial Edge with the Director, Finance
• Train and support staff and volunteers in the proper and consistent use of the Raiser’s Edge Database, Games Management (GMS) and Volunteer Management (Vsys) Systems
• Main contact with the organization’s IT Service Provider
• Liaison with Special Olympics North America and Special Olympics, Inc. on IT / Data integration, standards and issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree Information Management or related field
• Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in database management (Specifically Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge) and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written
• Strong management skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact with personnel as well as work independently
• A+ Certification or equivalent
• Must have a valid Connecticut Driver’s License

Please send cover letter, references and resumes to: search@soct.org.  Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc. is an EOE.

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