Advancement CRM Analyst
Wilfrid Laurier University Voir toutes les offres
- Waterloo, ON
- 42,83-45,28 $ par heure
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
=1249 hrs/year)Campus: WaterlooReports to: Manager, Advancement Systems & Data AnalyticsEmployee Group: WLUSAApplication Deadline: April 20th 2026Requisition ID: 10723Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a and , Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.This job posting is for a current vacancy.Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Advancement Systems & Data Analytics, the CRM Analyst is a key hybrid role that bridges technical configuration, data operations, and business process implementation support. This position supports the transition and ongoing optimization of the Advancement CRM by providing hands-on delivery capacity for system configuration, data migration and data quality initiatives, and operational support for existing platforms. AER is a Department of over 80+ staff members and is responsible for all major gift fundraising, annual giving fundraising, external relations, alumni relations - including all events, solicitations and communications with our Laurier Alumni and donors.The CRM Analyst implements validated business requirements through system configuration and data processes, supports data readiness and migration activities, and provides operational support for Advancement systems. This role supports day-to-day operational activities across Advancement while building domain knowledge of Advancement operationsAccountabilitiesCRM Migration and Administration
- Implement validated business and stakeholder requirements through system configuration, workflows, dashboards, and reports, under the direction of the Manager, Advancement Systems & Data Analytics.
- Develop CRM workflows, custom objects, dashboards, and reports, acting as a primary system super-user for day-to-day operational support.
- Work with Advancement Leads/Subject Matter Experts and ICT to understand approved business requirements and assess technical configuration options.
- Liaise with CRM vendors on technical configuration, custom components, and maintenance activities.
- Contribute to project objectives and deliverables in collaboration with the Project Manager/Business Analyst, including documenting approved requirements and supporting configuration and implementation activities.
- Support all testing phases-including system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)-by preparing test data, supporting test execution, and validating configurations against approved business processes.
- Develop training materials, user guides, and procedural documentation to support user readiness and operational use of the CRM.
- Provide operational support for daily data processing activities, including processing, validating, and loading data files across systems.
- Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and validation activities to support data quality improvement and CRM migration readiness.
- Provide system administration support for iModules, including data integrity, user access, payment/gift forms, email marketing lists, and vendor support.
- Support the maintenance of integrations between Banner, the CRM, and iModules, and assist with the development of data integration and data quality processes.
- Maintain and enhance the Alumni Engagement Index (AEI), including supporting benchmarking and research into sector practices at Canadian universities.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a CRM analyst, configuration, or data operations role, with a proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and relational databases. High proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel.
- Experience in data transformation, migration, and data validation is a significant asset.
- Programming and scripting skills (e.g., Python, VBA, Office Scripts) are an asset.
- Experience in advancement or fundraising is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with vendors, technical teams and non-technical business users.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple tasks in a dynamic project environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of business processes and experience supporting UAT, change management, and end-user training.
- Level: E
- Rate of Pay: $42.83 - $45.28 per hour with an annual step progression on anniversary date up to $48.95 per hour. Considerations for new hire step placements include, qualifications and length/depth of required experience, relevant market rates for similar jobs, internal equity, and estimated learning curve in starting the job.