Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Director, Data and Reporting
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-18106
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Princeton University
Overview
The Data & Reporting team plays a critical and strategic role within Advancement, providing the analytical framework, data architecture, application support and tools for data-driven decision making at all levels of the organization. The Director leads a team of analytical and technical professionals, providing leadership in the areas of data collection, management and reporting, leading the effort to identify and utilize technology tools to best maintain and access our information resources and coordinate business intelligence solutions.
The Director, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Data Strategy and Innovation, manages the daily operations of the department, is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust and reliable technology infrastructure and deploying technology solutions in support of the evolving strategic needs of Princetonâ™s fund-raising and alumni relations activities. The Director also plays a critical role in campaign planning and tracking.
The Director should be highly consultative, collaborative, a strong manager of people, projects and processes and an effective communicator; will possess a strong customer service orientation, be able to think creatively and strategically and act operationally; and have a track record of identifying, supporting and providing analytics and other technology solutions utilizing a variety of methods and serving a diverse user community and within a changing environment.
Strategy & Implementation
⢠Review and recommend use of new technologies, vendor services, tools and software; keep abreast of relevant industry trends and determine applicability within Department. Stay abreast of developments in the advancement and fundraising industries as well as trends in higher education.
⢠Play a critical role in campaign planning and execution in terms of effective data management and presentation of information in an actionable and digestible manner. Working closely with senior Advancement staff for planning and to address business challenges, conceive and provide sophisticated analytics related to fundraising projections, prospect pool management, prospect identification, and assessment of fundraising progress and initiatives.
⢠Working closely with the Assistant Vice President for Data Strategy & Innovation, partner with campus partners, including OIT and Alumni Association, on key initiatives, planning and management of our alumni and donor database (Stripes).
Technology Oversight & Planning
⢠Develop and manage visualization and data delivery environment which includes comprehensive key performance metrics, ensuring methodologies and business needs are appropriately identified and captured and that subsequent reporting is consistent and accurate.
⢠Oversee our database and data warehouse architecture and environment, including design, maintenance and long-range planning.
Management
⢠Supervise Data & Reporting staff, including responsibility for professional development, performance evaluation and training.
⢠Serves as a role model for all project management activities within the department.
Outreach and Collaboration
⢠Serve as primary contact for key technology contracts and vendor relationships; negotiate terms and deliverables, advocate for Advancement needs and resolve problems.
⢠Represent Advancement and the University with technology vendors and in peer groups as well as at professional forums, meetings, conferences and seminars, as they relate to the Data & Reporting role.
⢠Serve as primary contact for external reporting of information both to campus partners and organizations/data requesters outside of the University. Produces tracks and manages regular external reporting and survey responses (e.g. US News & World Report, Council for Advancement of Secondary Education, Chronicle of Philanthropy).
⢠Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
⢠Candidates must have at least 8+ years of professional experience in an analytical or information technology role within an academic, nonprofit, corporate or consulting setting
⢠Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to think strategically and a track record in developing innovative solutions. Prior experience with predictive modeling, data mining and data visualization. Knowledge of statistics and their applied use, understanding of reporting, and a firm grasp of data analysis principles, practices and techniques.
⢠Demonstrated understanding and experience in the management of information technology applications and systems, including complex relational databases, data warehouse architecture, Advancement software, visualization tools, business intelligence & reporting query tools and solutions, web architecture and application development.
⢠Understanding of and adherence to the principles of strategic planning including development of vision and goals as well as resource planning; ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical implementation. Effective change management and process improvement skills.
⢠Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex initiatives and projects serving various customers with available resources; ability to respond quickly to changing business needs and priorities. Ability to adapt and respond to new data reporting requirements based on emerging needs, including ad hoc requests suitable to the needs of various stakeholders.
⢠Prior staff management responsibilities; ability to recruit, mentor and direct the development of staff including setting performance standards and measures; providing appropriate levels of training, mentoring and professional development; and fostering a strong sense of teamwork and cross-functional communication and collaboration.
⢠Excellent written/oral/interpersonal communication skills in order to identify and articulate business challenges, project objectives, and prepare clear, concise analyses that support Advancement office senior executive planning and decision-making.
⢠Customer-oriented and ability to interact effectively with diverse groups and cross-departmental teams, keeping all team members informed; ability to motivate other staff members and actively facilitate the successful completion of projects.
⢠Strong initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in teams.
⢠Ability to handle sensitive information and material in a discretionary manner.
⢠Commitment to University Advancementâ™s mission to inform, involve, and inspire Princetonâ™s global community of alumni and friends, and adhering to its guiding principles of High Performance, Innovation, Civility, and Collaboration.
⢠Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.
Preferred:
⢠Knowledge of Princetonâ™s mission
⢠Experience in higher education
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About Princeton University
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
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