What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps Data Engineer position at KU Endowment?
Department : Information Systems
Reports to : Manager, DevOps Data
FLSA Status : Exempt
The anticipated salary for this position starts at $80,600 for the Engineer role. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.
Who we are and what we're about :
KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.
As an employee of KU Endowment, you'll witness firsthand the power of our donors' generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs - and everyone benefits.
People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.
Our commitment to Culture and Belonging :
At KU Endowment, we recognize that we best achieve our mission of building a greater University of Kansas by embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to cultivating a people-centered environment that is welcoming to the spectrum of differences among us in an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Accordingly, our staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers and donors will work together to create a more representative, equitable and inclusive KU Endowment.
What we are looking for :
As a DevOps Data Engineer at KU Endowment, you will play a critical role in our new data product team, helping to shape and build our data infrastructure. We are a data-driven organization where the availability, security, and reliability of information are paramount to supporting Advancement Services and business intelligence functions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and management of a robust data warehouse, ensuring that our data services are seamless, scalable, and secure.
Additionally, KU Endowment is currently undergoing a CRM conversion to Salesforce, and this position will be pivotal in supporting the integration of data between our existing systems and Salesforce, ensuring smooth data flows and optimized performance. You will work closely with other teams to help ensure that our data infrastructure aligns with this strategic transformation.
You will work as part of the information systems DevOps Data product team to drive the implementation, development, and ongoing support of our data services. Collaborating with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, your contributions will directly impact the way KU Endowment leverages data to advance its mission. The ideal candidate will be a proactive solutions engineer with a passion for optimizing data processes and providing actionable insights to support our organizational goals.
The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment's stated core values - passion for KU, partnership with donors, perpetual support for KU, and a people-centered approach - and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.
Hybrid Work Environment :
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. However, the role requires multiple days per week on-site at our Lawrence, KS office to ensure effective collaboration, team engagement, and alignment with organizational goals.
What's a typical day look like?
- Collaborates with Business Intelligence, Advancement Services Data Analytics team
- Working on a collaborative project team with consultants and business partners to select and build data warehouse
- Data Management - design, build and maintain data pipelines
- Database optimization - Optimize databases for efficient storage and retrieval
- Data integration from multiple sources for unified views
- Data Quality Assurance to validate and cleansing of a variety of datasets
- Monitoring and logging for optimal data performance
- Automates data pipelines and ETL (extract, transform, load) processes
- Utilizing AI to enable actionable data for our Advancement Services and frontline fundraising
- Putting procedures in place to guarantee high availability and dependability of data services
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position
- Performs other duties as assigned
What's required to be considered :
What separates the best from the rest?
Physical Requirements :
We've got you covered :
KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including :
Sounds good, right? What's next?
Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website at https : / / www.kuendowment.org / careers .
Questions regarding this vacancy may be addressed to :
Emily Garcia
Sr. Human Resources Associate
KU Endowment
PO Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044-0928
Email : egarcia@kuendowment.org
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.
Salary : $80,600
