Associate Director of Data Analytics
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 29, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning, Business & Administrative Affairs, Computer Services & Information Technology, Development & Advancement, Chief Technology & Information Officers
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director of Data Analytics
About this Opportunity
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Would you like to work with dynamic, results-focused colleagues in a collaborative, team-driven model? Ball State University Foundation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our successful and growing team as Associate Director, Data Analytics.
This position functions as an integral member of the Advancement Services and Prospect Research team and partners with Foundation staff.
We’re committed to an empowering management philosophy through diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence and encourage all individuals to apply. Come fly with us!
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
The Associate Director of Data Analytics will be responsible for utilizing best practices to increase engagement and the size and quality of the prospect pool through screenings, prospecting, and analysis by using data from Blackbaud’s suite of services (Raiser’s Edge, NXT, FPM, ResearchPoint) and turning the information into actionable data to assist in reaching the Foundation’s strategic goals.
Other responsibilities include: Describing predictive models and assisting in continually improving current models; conducting A/B testing of ideas and outreach; using appropriate tools for visual data analysis and sharing; managing projects for multiple areas of the Foundation, clearly defining project completion, and gaining buy-in for the finished results.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum Experience
Two years of experience using databases, data analytics, or research methodology and practice.
Minimum Other
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management and priority setting skills
- Commitment to quality
- Detail-oriented
- High level of accuracy
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or related field.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with relational databases, with a preference for using Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT .
- Understanding of engagement and philanthropy (mission, practice, trends) and fundraising practices (the development cycle, prospect management policies and practices).
- Knowledge of and commitment to the values and mission of Ball State University and higher education.
- Data manipulation skills, such as understanding basic relational database theory and utilizing query tools to extract data form database.
- Ability to tell a compelling story through research and documentation.
Knowledge of various software and tools (such as SQL, Python, or Tableau) for data preparation, data analytics, and patterns discovery.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
BSUF Advancement Services and IT:115007
Department Information
The annual salary range for this opportunity is $67,000 – $72,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-8312
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Collaborate with Blackbaud and colleagues in understanding and enhancing the foundation’s data analytics and the impact the results have on engagement, prospecting, and fundraising prioritization.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Manage techniques and best practices of a variety of projects in donor and engagement modeling, data mining, data visualization, segmentation, and A/B testing.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Master the donor database, currently Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, and turn the information into actionable data for fundraising and engagement purposes. This will require participating in maintaining the health of the data via imports, exports, and data entry.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Regularly execute data cleansing routines and analyze results to fix problems on an immediate and on-going basis for the purpose of fundraising and engagement analytics. Perform analysis to interpret and determine validity and quality of data.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Conduct descriptive analysis projects for system and campus partners and leadership, including analysis of giving patterns, fundraiser performance, pool demographics, etc. Create data visualizations or narratives and present on results as needed.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Document data efforts (data sources, reporting specifications, tools, issue/problem resolutions).
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Participate in pipeline management development and reporting.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Continually research and make recommendations for technical resources to support data analytics.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Produce donor, fundraising, and engagement activity reports to monitor and improve fundraising and engagement performance. This will require assisting with reporting and analysis of key performance indicators for multiple functional areas, including Development, Annual Giving, and Alumni Engagement.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Manage multiple projects at one time and meet deadlines.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202201039P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/19/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/29/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
08/31/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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