University of Chicago · 2 months ago
Advancement Reporting Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution engaging alumni, students, and friends through various initiatives. The Advancement Reporting Analyst will develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support fundraising efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data-driven decision-making.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Under guidance and direction from the Director of Advancement Reporting, participates in the design, development, and roll-out of various reporting and business intelligence projects
Develops knowledge and experience to solve problems and develops intuitive reporting solutions that enable smarter, data-driven decisions
Maintains established policies for governance, management, and curation of catalog of available reporting assets
Proactively engages with system users across business units to learn business processes and understand departmental data infrastructure
Participates in a variety of reporting and data delivery projects. Contributes to planning, testing, and solution development
Works towards building a broad perspective of both technical capabilities and business needs to identify innovative solutions and solve complex problems
Champions a culture of data-driven decision-making and innovation, utilizing data to evaluate and optimize outreach, donor segmentation, and campaign performance
Conducts requirements analysis, translating requirements into a scope document and developing reporting deliverables based on the design
Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions
Participates in the development of Business Intelligence (BI) and other analytical applications. Works to achieve an integrated reporting and analysis environment, effectively leveraging analytical systems and tools
Works with users to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations. Provides support and communicates issues to users as defined by IT standards. Monitors access control and troubleshoot BI and analytic applications
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Under guidance and direction from the Director of Advancement Reporting, participates in the design, development, and roll-out of various reporting and business intelligence projects
Develops knowledge and experience to solve problems and develops intuitive reporting solutions that enable smarter, data-driven decisions
Maintains established policies for governance, management, and curation of catalog of available reporting assets
Proactively engages with system users across business units to learn business processes and understand departmental data infrastructure
Participates in a variety of reporting and data delivery projects. Contributes to planning, testing, and solution development
Works towards building a broad perspective of both technical capabilities and business needs to identify innovative solutions and solve complex problems
Champions a culture of data-driven decision-making and innovation, utilizing data to evaluate and optimize outreach, donor segmentation, and campaign performance
Conducts requirements analysis, translating requirements into a scope document and developing reporting deliverables based on the design
Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions
Participates in the development of Business Intelligence (BI) and other analytical applications. Works to achieve an integrated reporting and analysis environment, effectively leveraging analytical systems and tools
Works with users to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations. Provides support and communicates issues to users as defined by IT standards. Monitors access control and troubleshoot BI and analytic applications
Performs other related work as needed
Preferred
Major in computer science, statistics, business, or similar major
Working with complex data sets in a business intelligence, data analytics, or marketing research role
Working in a Salesforce environment is highly preferred
Exceptional skills in data analysis and interpretation, and drive business strategy through data-driven insights
Strong project management skills, with an aptitude for leading end-to-end project delivery
Expertise in BI, data visualization tools, SQL, and a deep understanding of database modeling concepts
Knowledge of fundraising, alumni relations, and higher education are not required but strongly preferred
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Work across various teams and projects simultaneously, advancing unified strategy
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively
Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting
Self-motivated, take initiative, and think strategically
Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail
Comfortable with ambiguity
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
10001+ employees
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