Senior Data Analyst

Description

The Senior Data Analyst, positioned within the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), is centered on bolstering the office of Advancement's technology endeavors. This role is entrusted with driving strategic data analysis to enhance fundraising and engagement. They are tasked with the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of vital reports and queries, while also overseeing a calendar for routine data tasks such as mailing lists and surveys. Acting as an internal authority on data issues, the individual will collaborate closely with the teams in Advancement to uphold data integrity. Staying updated with cutting-edge data trends and technologies is essential, as is the responsibility of mentoring and fostering growth within the Data Architecture team.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Lead and support efforts to provide data analysis to inform engagement and fundraising strategies
• Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of a comprehensive suite of reports and queries to meet the operational needs of the division
• Create and maintain a calendar of ongoing data tasks such as data rolls, mailing lists, data analysis projects, reports and surveys
• Serves as internal resource and subject matter expert to colleagues and is a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues connected to data used for reporting and analytics purposes.
• Collaborate with and support the Gifts and Records team and the Research and Prospect Management team in efforts to maintain and enhance data integrity
• Keep current with and advocate for emerging technologies and trends related to data and data best practices
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Understand strategic data needs of the business and translate into data system architecture and design.
• Mentor other staff within the Data Architecture team on data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with relational databases, including creation of reports, analyzing data, and writing of queries, is required
• Proficient in Oracle or relational database, query/report writing, SQL and query optimization
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel, Google Docs and Google Drive
• Proven skills and vision in the strategic use of data to support a complex business, organization, systems, applications and data environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Core Competencies

• Excellent Management and Supervisory skills
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Team & Service Oriented
• Proficient at Project Management with a track record of taking projects from concept to completion
• Excellent Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Quantitative and Qualitative analytical skills
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Good Judgment and Discretion
• Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
• Dependability & Flexibility
• Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Disclaimer

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full time, hybrid, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement
• NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity .

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled