Human Resources Employment Opportunities

General Summary: 

Examples of Duties: 

1. Oversee comprehensive campaign projects in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Associate Vice Chancellor of Principal and Leadership Gifts, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Prospect Management and Research, and Senior Director of Advancement Services, which will include developing, tracking, and reporting on campaign progress against key performance indicators, as well as providing insights and trends in giving, alumni and donor engagement, and prospect development.
2. The Senior Director of Campaign Data will leverage their expertise in data analysis, data visualization, and storytelling to effectively communicate and present key findings, insights, and trends to University Advancement colleagues, Campaign Leadership, University Leadership, and key stakeholders.
3. Responsible for developing strategic analytical models, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that drive new innovations and data exploration to support teams across University Advancement, such as Principal & Leadership Gifts, Annual Giving, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Advancement Services, Alumni Engagement, Donor Engagement & Stewardship, and Prospect Management & Research. This may include providing strategic data solutions that analyze fundraising results, forecasting, ROI, and performance metrics.
4. Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Advancement Services to facilitate report requests from external and internal sources by utilizing SQL language and other reporting tools to create and run different queries from CRM database.
5. Will work with the Senior Director of Advancement Services and Advancement colleagues on data enhancements to existing records and reporting tools in CRM system, and leverage new data collection processes from internal and external sources such as social media, email analytics, and web analytics.
6. Take proactive steps to learn, recommend, and implement new reporting tools and solutions in University Advancement.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field, and at least five to seven years of work experience in a fundraising environment in a university setting is required. Experience working with Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) such as Salesforce, ADVANCE, or other CRM products, as well as SQL languages and reporting tools. Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of fundraising fundamentals, strategies, and trends in data science and data analysis. Strong background in business process design, report development, and testing is expected.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Comprehensive campaign experience and project management strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Crystal Reports, Tableau, Power BI, or similar report writing software required.
• Proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and research methods.
• Ability to leverage the knowledge of data needs, data sources, and data solution technologies in support of advancement goals.
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g. familiarity with SQL, Python, Java)
• Knowledge of CASE Reporting Standards and Management Guidelines
• Systems thinking, adept at abstraction, and categorization.
• Self-driven ability to understand, discover, resolve, and recommend options to solve complex business issues with technology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to: identify and articulate business challenges, project objectives, and analytical approach.
• Experience creating and executing test scenarios.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills to handle several projects simultaneously, accommodate shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Candidate should enjoy problem solving and be very good at troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality standards and handle sensitive information in a discretionary manner.

Application Instructions: 

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date. 

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting.  All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link: 

Grade:   34           

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position. All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.