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Data Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field like computer science, statistics, or information systems. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, permanently tying your residency to the role rather than a temporary status.
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A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Data Integrity & Donor Services Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of constituent and gift data within University Advancement systems. This position plays a key role in supporting fundraising by managing gift processing, maintaining constituent records, coordinating donor acknowledgments and thank-you correspondence, and supporting stewardship activities.
The Specialist serves as a critical link between gift administration, data management, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations, helping ensure that gifts are processed accurately and promptly, donors are appropriately acknowledged, and advancement data remains complete and reliable. The position works independently with University Leaders as needed within scope of role.
The position may work after-hours or weekends for various University or fundraising events as needed.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
Gift Processing and Administration
- Process gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching gifts, and other contributions in the advancement database.
- Review gift documentation and confirm accurate recording and fund designation.
- Manage pledge schedules, adjustments, and write-offs.
- Assist within reconciling advancement and financial records and resolve discrepancies with University departments. Work independently with others as needed.
- Support year-end processing and ensure gifts are entered promptly for receipting and acknowledgment.
Donor Acknowledgments and Correspondence
- Manage gift receipts, acknowledgment letters, and other donor correspondence.
- Coordinate personalized thank-you letters for University President, leaders, deans, development officers, and other representatives. Work independently with others as needed.
- Maintain professional, accurate and consistent acknowledgment templates and procedures.
- Track items requiring signatures, personalization, special handling, or follow-up.
Data Integrity and Constituent Records
- Maintain complete and accurate constituent records in the advancement database.
- Update biographical, contact, employment, education, relationship, and communication-preference information.
- Review and resolve duplicate records and maintain household, spouse, organization, and relationship data.
- Process returned mail, address changes, deceased notifications, and other record updates.
Advancement Services Support
- Respond to questions about gifts, donor records, acknowledgments, and constituent information.
- Support projects involving data cleanup, donor stewardship, reporting, and advancement operations.
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with Advancement colleagues to improve workflows and the donor experience.
- Represent University with external stakeholders as needed to support Advancement.
- Lead special projects as requested by leadership.
- Provide backup support and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two (2) years of recordkeeping, payment processing or related experience.
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Experience in higher education advancement or nonprofit agencies.
- Demonstrated experience working with detailed records and maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience with payment processing.
- Experience with donor acknowledgments, stewardship, or donor relations.
- Experience performing database audits, data cleanup, or constituent record maintenance.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Strong written communication skills, particularly for donor correspondence.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and investigate data-related issues.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents.
- Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information appropriately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
- Experience with a database.
- Understanding of gift processing, donor stewardship, or advancement operations preferred.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Data Integrity & Donor Services Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of constituent and gift data within University Advancement systems. This position plays a key role in supporting fundraising by managing gift processing, maintaining constituent records, coordinating donor acknowledgments and thank-you correspondence, and supporting stewardship activities.
The Specialist serves as a critical link between gift administration, data management, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations, helping ensure that gifts are processed accurately and promptly, donors are appropriately acknowledged, and advancement data remains complete and reliable. The position works independently with University Leaders as needed within scope of role.
The position may work after-hours or weekends for various University or fundraising events as needed.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
Gift Processing and Administration
- Process gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching gifts, and other contributions in the advancement database.
- Review gift documentation and confirm accurate recording and fund designation.
- Manage pledge schedules, adjustments, and write-offs.
- Assist within reconciling advancement and financial records and resolve discrepancies with University departments. Work independently with others as needed.
- Support year-end processing and ensure gifts are entered promptly for receipting and acknowledgment.
Donor Acknowledgments and Correspondence
- Manage gift receipts, acknowledgment letters, and other donor correspondence.
- Coordinate personalized thank-you letters for University President, leaders, deans, development officers, and other representatives. Work independently with others as needed.
- Maintain professional, accurate and consistent acknowledgment templates and procedures.
- Track items requiring signatures, personalization, special handling, or follow-up.
Data Integrity and Constituent Records
- Maintain complete and accurate constituent records in the advancement database.
- Update biographical, contact, employment, education, relationship, and communication-preference information.
- Review and resolve duplicate records and maintain household, spouse, organization, and relationship data.
- Process returned mail, address changes, deceased notifications, and other record updates.
Advancement Services Support
- Respond to questions about gifts, donor records, acknowledgments, and constituent information.
- Support projects involving data cleanup, donor stewardship, reporting, and advancement operations.
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with Advancement colleagues to improve workflows and the donor experience.
- Represent University with external stakeholders as needed to support Advancement.
- Lead special projects as requested by leadership.
- Provide backup support and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two (2) years of recordkeeping, payment processing or related experience.
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Experience in higher education advancement or nonprofit agencies.
- Demonstrated experience working with detailed records and maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience with payment processing.
- Experience with donor acknowledgments, stewardship, or donor relations.
- Experience performing database audits, data cleanup, or constituent record maintenance.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Strong written communication skills, particularly for donor correspondence.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and investigate data-related issues.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents.
- Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information appropriately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
- Experience with a database.
- Understanding of gift processing, donor stewardship, or advancement operations preferred.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Specialist
Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
PERM ties your education directly to the job duties. Document how your degree field aligns with data management, analytics, or database administration so the employer's job description can honestly reflect that specific educational requirement without triggering DOL audit flags.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Employers sponsoring green cards for data roles must run a supervised PERM recruitment process, which smaller companies often lack capacity to manage. Prioritize mid-to-large technology, finance, and healthcare firms that already have HR teams or outside counsel handling EB-2 and EB-3 filings.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Specialist openings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have filed for similar roles before reduces the risk of investing months in an offer that stalls at PERM.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your exact job title, location, and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating so you can confirm the offered salary clears the PERM wage requirement, not just market rate.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your Data Specialist role requires only a bachelor's degree, the employer will likely file under EB-3. If it genuinely requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's, push for EB-2 in the job description, since priority date backlogs differ significantly by category and country.
Confirm the employer's PERM advertising timeline upfront
DOL requires employers to complete specific recruitment steps, including job postings and notices, before filing PERM. Ask your prospective employer when they plan to begin that advertising window so you can estimate realistically when the I-140 petition will reach USCIS.
Green Card Data Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on the specific job requirements the employer defines. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like information systems or computer science. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. The employer's PERM labor certification locks in that classification, so the job description must accurately reflect the actual minimum requirements before filing.
How does the green card process for a Data Specialist differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and annual cap lottery exposure. A green card through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status is permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level that would affect your priority date queue for most countries. The process is longer overall, often two to four years, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that requires renewal and re-sponsorship.
What happens to my green card petition if I change employers before it's approved?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification and petition are generally abandoned and must restart with the new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your priority date is current or close to current, AC21 portability may let you transfer the priority date to a new employer filing in the same or a similar occupational category.
How can I find Data Specialist jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes it hard to screen employers efficiently. Migrate Mate filters openings specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have successfully filed for data roles before rather than discovering the limitation after an offer is extended.
Does the O*NET classification for Data Specialist affect how my employer files the PERM application?
The O*NET occupation profile helps establish the Standard Occupational Classification code the employer uses when filing the PERM and submitting the Labor Condition Application. An accurate SOC code matters because DOL uses it to set the prevailing wage level the employer must meet. If the employer assigns a mismatched occupation code, it can lead to a wage violation finding or an audit that delays or kills the PERM.