## Whitman College – Slate Analyst (Advancement Strategies & Operations) ### About Whitman College Whitman College is a nationally‑ranked liberal arts college in Walla Walla, WA, with ~500 staff and faculty serving ~1,500 students. The college is committed to inclusion, belonging, and equal employment opportunity. --- ## Position Purpose The Slate Analyst, part of Advancement Strategies & Operations in Development and Alumni Relations, manages and optimizes the Slate CRM to support donor relations and alumni engagement. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Strategies & Operations, the role partners with division stakeholders to provide reporting, analytics, and systems expertise for data‑informed decision‑making. --- ## Principal Accountabilities | Area | Percentage of Time | Responsibilities | |------|-------------------|------------------| | **Database Management** | 40% | • Manage Slate CRM and related databases, tools, and applications.
• Serve as Slate expert (form building, mailings, events, queries, reports, portals, etc.).
• Provide training and technical support to Slate users. | | **Systems Administration** | 20% | • Administer SaaS systems (settings, installations/onboarding, off‑boarding).
• Create and execute data exchanges between systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security.
• Lead system selection projects with a focus on privacy/security.
• Serve as PeopleGrove administrator. | | **Data Analysis, Report Writing & Business Intelligence** | 30% | • Maintain, enhance, and audit Slate queries, reports, dashboards.
• Develop forms, portal templates, email templates using CSS, JavaScript, Liquid.
• Produce custom reports and support data‑driven decision making. | | **Task & Project Management** | 10% | • Scope, prioritize, and complete tasks on schedule.
• Communicate status and barriers to the Director.
• Provide project‑management support for departmental technology projects. | --- ## Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Advanced proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace (especially Excel & Sheets). - Data analysis and/or report‑writing experience. - Strong time‑management, organizational, and decision‑making abilities. - Ability to train and support end‑users at all skill levels. - Independent and team‑oriented project management capability. - High professional ethics and confidentiality standards. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Experience documenting and training on policies/procedures. - Commitment to Whitman’s core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism. --- ## Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Experience with data‑visualization/BI tools (e.g., Tableau). - Proven project‑management skills (task prioritization, stakeholder coordination, deadline adherence). --- ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree. - 3+ years of experience in technology support, report writing, database management, and/or systems administration. - 3+ years in information technology, database management, or a related discipline. - Thorough knowledge of Technolutions Slate (Ports, Deliver, Events, Workflows, Fields, Prompts, Queries, Reports, Rules, Upload Datasets). *Whitman College values diverse pathways to knowledge; applicants should demonstrate how their background aligns with the role.* --- ## Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - 3+ years of Slate‑specific experience in enrollment and/or advancement. - 3+ years using Power BI, SQL, CSS, or JavaScript. *Applicants need not meet every preferred qualification—meeting the minimum and showing passion for the work is sufficient.* --- ## Working Conditions - Up to 40 % hybrid (if based in Walla Walla) **or** 100 % remote (must reside in OR or WA). - occasional evenings/weekends may be required. - Travel possible for conferences, training, or events. - Predominantly computer‑based work. --- ## Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision insurance. - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long‑Term Disability (with optional voluntary coverage). - 403(b) retirement plan with 10 % matching contribution after eligibility. - Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays. - Tuition remission for dependent children & employee tuition waiver (2 courses/semester). - Employee Assistance Program. - Relocation assistance (eligible employees). [Learn more about benefits eligibility](#). --- ## Disability Accommodation Contact Human Resources for disability accommodation requests during the application process. --- ## Application Review & Start Date - **Application review:** Begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. - **Start date:** June 2026.

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