In collaboration with a variety of internal and campus-based stakeholders, this position will indirectly increase fundraising growth and reinforce the foundation’s commitment to serve as a university-wide data service provider by creating cutting edge data visualizations. This role collaborates with a variety of internal and campus stakeholders and ensures clear communication of data insights to non-technical staff.

Based on qualifications and experience, a selected candidate may hold one of these job titles: Assistant Director of Data Analytics or Associate Director of Data Analytics.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generate Tableau dashboards based on key performance indicators outlined in the foundation’s ten-year strategic plan.
• Utilize dashboards and large datasets to draw meaningful conclusions and inform business practices.
• Communicate data findings to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Help to conceptualize the data needs for new projects and initiatives at the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field.
• 2 years of professional experience related to employment area.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to generate hypotheses and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions with business implications.
• Experience creating and navigating data visualizations.
• Must be able to analyze and summarize complex findings to answer questions for a variety of stakeholders using excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to solve problems and analyze research information.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to handle several activities simultaneously with maximum independence, creativity, and effectiveness.
• Confidentiality is required.
• Experience working in non-profit fundraising is preferred.
• Experience working with Salesforce or analogous CRM system is preferred.
• Experience working with Tableau or an analogous data visualization tool is preferred.
• Experience working with AI technology in the big data space is preferred.
• Experience writing and/or interpreting SQL is preferred.
• Creativity, patience, a sense of humor and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University’s land grant ideals.

Travel: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Ames, IA; potentially hybrid or full-time remote

For additional information, visit the following pages:

• Iowa State University Foundation
• Benefits Package Information
• Iowa State University