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Position Description
The Data Analyst will provide analysis to fundraising executives at assigned Harvard Schools and Units. This person will leverage the infrastructure of central AA&D resources and provide analytics tailored to School’s specific business questions and goals. The ideal candidate will possess great listening skills, curiosity, proficiency at learning new technical skills and empathy for our business partners’ needs and challenges.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Client Services
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Client Services
- Creates analysis for School’s executive teams to guide decisions related to managing fundraising & engagement programs.
- Delivers findings through effective visualizations as well as narrative summaries and reports.
- Independently leads presentation of findings, often in small to moderate sized meetings with Senior Leadership.
- Works with Major/Capital gift leadership at Schools to analyze fundraising portfolios and prospect management. Identifies opportunities to cultivate new donors.
- Executes analysis that inform strategic decisions for direct marketing and alumni engagement.
- Develops deep knowledge of unique needs and requirements of client Schools and ensures knowledge is applied in all appropriate queries, documents, and analysis.
- Establishes data driven methods to enhance overall prospect identification and engagement efforts.
- Collaborate with Senior Business Process Analyst to identify critical data workflows and support practices to improve data quality and utilization within Alumni Affairs & Development.
- Edits & adapts common data models for ad hoc analysis.
- Collaborate with developers/data architects to acquire custom data sets needed for analytic projects.
- Creates forecasting models designed for longer term goal setting and strategic planning.
- Cultivates and maintains expertise on AA&D data.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Is comfortable speaking to stakeholders.
- Prior work or volunteerism in fundraising, non-profit administration, or knowledge of relatable topics from other industries will be considered.
- Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint and adopt new technology quickly.
- Communicates complex concepts effectively with technical staff and non-technical staff.
- Needs intrinsic curiosity and the drive to surface new knowledge and explore unexplained data.
- Must become proficient at understanding complex fundraising totals, and capable of leading discussions related to this data.
- Must be eager to learn a wide variety of processes and systems and must proactively cultivate relationships with partners across various offices and campuses.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Requires superb organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical attention to data security, confidentiality and adherence to all risk management protocols.
- Must have an even disposition and be able to work effectively and politely with all people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations.
- Works productively both independently, and as part of a team.
Certificates and Licenses
- Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Additional Information
- This position requires a 3 month orientation and review period.
- Please include a cover letter with your application.
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Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
This position is hybrid, but the exact schedule may be subject to change due to any operational adjustments in the department.
This position is hybrid, but the exact schedule may be subject to change due to any operational adjustments in the department.
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Alumni Affairs and Development, Information Technology
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code
I0757P Applications Professional III
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
-
Salary Grade
057
Department
Alumni Affairs and Development
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Identity
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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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