Data Analyst I
Work Location :
Madison, WI - National Office
Schedule : Full time
Want to use your data skills to make an incredible impact for Christ? Looking for a position at an organization where Christian community is embodied from team meetings to reaching students across the country? Great news! You've found it.
To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will serve to analyze institutional ministry data through data mining, modeling, and reporting to improve various ministry engagement programs as well as philanthropic productivity. You will also be responsible for translating ministry objectives into analytics and reporting solutions, identifying key findings, and communicating these findings to key InterVarsity stakeholders and leadership. As a data analyst, you will have either a technical or research focus in your responsibilities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal :
- Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ : growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
- Be committed to and live consistently with InterVarsity's Frame of Reference
- Be able to articulate a holistic sense of God's purposes for the world
Provide institutional data analytics :
Analyze data for ministry and development purposes - identifying target audiences for engagement and ministry growth in order to maximize organizational resultsDeliver statistical trend analysis, including performance, forecasting and projection reports on large sets of constituent data from a wide variety of sources and provide data entry and clean-up efforts as neededPresent analytical findings to various stakeholders, advising on how to use results to inform ministry strategyEducate research, development, marketing, and program staff on how to utilize data to inform strategy and ministry decisionsMaintain the highest standards in regard to data ethics, accuracy, collection, and transparency in data collection and analysis methodologiesBe a contributing team member towards the vision and values of the CRM database conversion processData Analyst Focus Areas :
May perform one or more of the following Data Analysis functions :
Manage Technical Data AnalysisCollaborate with other teams to understand data needs and priorities, identify opportunities for analytics services, and operationalize analytics tools into reportsUsing data mining, modeling, and analysis, (in conjunction with a comprehensive understanding of development and ministry processes), create statistically based solutions and offer important insights into the patterns among our various constituents, our program objectives and provide recommendations for future action / opportunitiesRecommend additional data collection effortsManage Organizational wide Reporting and Data ModelingDevelop models on projects and for programs as needed for each of the Executive Vice-Presidential reporting linesDevelop organizational wide dash boardsDevelop and refine predictive modeling scores for major and planned gifts, and other development engagement strategiesManage Field Ministry Data Collection :Provide insight into Field culture and practice to the team and the director, while managing the field ministry data collection process
Develop and refine descriptive, predictive, projection modeling scores for ministry, major and planned gifts, and other engagement strategiesProvide leadership for the Fall Field Report (FFR) and Annual Field Report (AFR) analytic processInfluence and advice the FFR and AFR data collection processProduce findings and studies in both written and visual forms, including executive summaries in a winsome and timely matterEnsure the quality and integrity of data by practicing proper data collection and quality control.Partner with Field, Information Technology Services (ITS), Development, and Ministry Intelligence (MI) in the design and execution of the data collection process, including current and future changes related to SalesforceServe as MI lead on the creation of and future development of ministry data dashboards in SalesforcePartner with Field and MI teams to develop proper data collection questions and informationPartner with Finance and Administration leadership in the creation of accurate and insightful reports on ministry health and growthProvide Analyst Leadership :Take initiative, be creative, and practice sound independent judgement when managing and creating projects that meet the needs and goals of the Ministry Intelligence Team in service of the wider FellowshipPartner and consult with leaders on data gathering and survey constructionConsult, answer questions, and lead studies that answer Field and Ministry wide questionsPropose project ideas to Director of Ministry IntelligencePartner with Communications, Learning and Talent, People and Culture and the Development Leadership Team to present ministry findings in creative, compelling, and winsome ways for the audience / leader(ship). Actively seek ways to use story to present analytical findingsRepresent MI in various meetings, taskforces, projects, and teams as directed by the Director of MIDevelop, analyze, and supervise reporting systems to monitor key Ministry Intelligence goals and projectsOffer analysis of key data that is relevant to crucial activities and yearly goals of the Ministry Intelligence TeamParticipate in creation of annual ministry MI departmental plans and reportsMinistry Partnership Development :
Develop a personal support team for prayer and financial support through visits, phone calls, and regular prayer letters with provided support and trainingRaise an agreed upon amount of financial support annuallyFoster a collective team environment :
Be a contributing member of the team meetingsAttend and be a contributing member of team and NSC Community gatheringsAttend and work InterVarsity events as assigned (Urbana, National Staff Conference, Guest Programs, etc.)Partner and collaborate with Technology and Salesforce developers and others as neededOther responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of FaithBachelor's degree required. Masters or PHD preferred; a quantitative research-based discipline (statistics, mathematics, economics, quantitative social science) is strongly preferredMinimum of three years' experience in a quantitative or analytics role; experience using data sets to build predictive modelsExtensive campus ministry experience, ideally more than 10 years of field and / or leadership experience preferred for Field Ministry Data Collection focusStrong understanding of fundraising principles and modelsAbility to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervisionKnowledge of or willing to learn analytics, querying, and visualization tools such as SPSS, SQL / SOQL, TableauAbility to hold matters in confidence and to handle confidential information with integrityAbility to work under the pressure of deadlinesWinsome customer service, interpersonal, and presentation skillsWinsome oral and written communication skillsUnderstanding of the basic principles of visual display, explanation, and designEffective project management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel is required.Experience with Salesforce NPSP is preferredExperience with Tableau and Einstein Analytics preferredExperience with Azure and Azure SQL preferredDemonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environmentBe a contributing member of the NSC communityWillingness to travel as neededPay Range : $49,296.00 - $65,724.00 per year
Benefits :
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following :
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan403(b) matching contributionsDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountsFlexible work scheduleFlexible spending accountsHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceEqual Employment Opportunity :
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement : Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity's mission and purposes.
Salary : $49,296 - $65,724
