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Assistant Director, Advancement Data Strategy
About the Opportunity
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The Assistant Director of Advancement Data Strategy reports to the Director of Data Strategy & Analytics within the University's Advancement Office. This role serves as a critical link between strategic vision and the practical execution of data strategy initiatives, ensuring that University Advancement's data efforts are aligned with overall goals. This role will have a deep understanding of data systems and data structure to drive data business policy. The individual in this position will be expected to have a deep understanding of the breadth and depth of Advancement data and its functions at a technical level and at a business user level. The Assistant Director will lead data strategy projects and oversee the work of the Senior Data Strategy Analyst. They will play a key role in fostering a data-driven culture within the Advancement office while working closely with stakeholders across various units.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong experience in data strategy, analytics, or related fields within a higher education, nonprofit, or similar environment.
- Strong procedural writing skills and oral communication skills with individuals of varying levels of data understanding.
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring data analysts or related roles, with the ability to transfer knowledge in data management tools, techniques, and programming languages.
- Deep knowledge of developing data structure models in dynamic CRM systems as well as understanding data warehousing structures and flow of data between landscapes.
- Proficiency in data reporting, data management, and working with complex datasets across various systems.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and collaborate with stakeholders across various functional areas.
- Knowledge of data governance practices, data quality measures, and relevant policies for maintaining data integrity.
- Experience in University Advancement or within higher education advancement data systems.
- Familiarity with the specific data structures and systems used within University Advancement, such as CRM platforms, donor databases, and reporting tools.
Key Competencies :
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Strategic Data Leadership
Data Structure and Maintenance
Data Governance and Policy Implementation
Management and Leadership
Supervision
Provide the job titles and number of employees reporting directly to this job.
Senior Data Strategy Analyst - 1
Data Quality Analyst - 1
Position Type
Data Planning and Analysis
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https : / / hr.northeastern.edu / benefits / for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu / diversity.
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