What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Data Manager position at The Holocaust Center?
Deputy Data Manager
Fulltime - In Person
Who We Are: Founded by Michigan survivors to create a lasting memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, The Zekelman Holocaust Center (“The HC”) is guided by its mission to engage, educate, and empower by remembering the Holocaust. The Center is one of the largest and oldest Holocaust museums in the United States and we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to our museum. Our 55,000 square foot facility is home to our newly renovated multi-million-dollar permanent exhibit featuring our extensive collection of survivor testimonies, artifacts, archival documents, paintings, and films, an authentic boxcar, and a sapling from the tree located outside Anne Frank’s hiding place window that is described in her diary. Embedded in the community, the Center is home to over fifty trained staff members. Our robust Education Department offers school and adult groups customized tours, educational workshops, and professional development training programs. Guests are empowered to apply the lessons learned to create a compassionate society where people take responsible action.
Summary of Responsibilities: The Deputy Data Manager is responsible for overseeing the data team, ensuring seamless coordination across departments to support The HC’s operations. This role includes supervising staff, managing data requests, and leading the execution of schedules. Key duties involve data entry, report generation, donor and school communication, KPI dashboard monitoring, and processing donations and payments. The Deputy Data Manager will also oversee database maintenance and assist with implementing operational improvements while upholding a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the data team and members, coordinating with all departments within The HC to deliver support
- Supervise data team members including performance management and coaching staff
- Lead development and execution of schedules
- Plan, manage, coordinate/delegate, prioritize, and execute all data requests and projects
- Use Excel and the Altru Database querying function to create lists
- Manage annual benefit donation tracking and payment processing
- Communicate with donors, schools (teachers and administrators), enter intake forms, process payments and donations
- Oversee general data entry, report writing
- Assist with the implementation, operations, and ongoing maintenance of the database
- Other administrative duties as requested
Qualifications
- Ability to effectively supervise staff while contributing to a positive, collaborative, and healthy work environment
- Proven ability to work well within deadlines on multiple and varied projects simultaneously
- Initiative to develop projects that improve organizational function
- A willingness to learn on the job, research and solve problems, and accept constructive criticism
- Superior computer skills/abilities required in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
- Possess strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both written and oral
- Must exhibit a professional presence, positive attitude, and discretion with sensitive information
Requirements
- Education in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related fields
- Experience in a supervisory role
- Strong skills in fundraising/donor relation/CRM databases, Blackbaud/Altru preferred
- Power BI and Tableau experience required
- Previous administrative experience in nonprofits and/or fundraising is preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Knowledge of the metro Detroit Jewish community a plus
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
