Washington University in St. Louis · 1 month ago
Director, Business Transformation, Advancement Systems - University Advancement
Clayton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Director of Business Transformation to lead key initiatives within the Advancement operations. The role involves strategy development, implementation, and execution of business transformation initiatives, as well as collaboration with stakeholders to enhance processes and systems.
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Responsibilities
Serve As Lead For Assigned Projects And Functional Area(s) Throughout The Requirements, Design & Build, Data Migration, Testing, And Training Stages, To Include:
Works with project leadership in defining and managing scope, timelines, and overall activities related to all assigned project and functional areas
Guides and makes decisions on system functionality for assigned projects and functional area(s)
Leads and motivates project teams to complete project deliverables. Coordinates activities with other Washington University and vendor resources
Leads business process analysis to review processes and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and data quality, areas for standardization, and potential gaps in functionality
Mediate and facilitate discussions around system configuration and business processes that impact multiple functional areas to ensure optimal solutions
Leads implementation of redesigned business processes, including related system enhancements through defining configuration work, page layouts, workflows, automation, security roles, and user testing
Facilitates and/or participates in discussions regarding policy and procedure changes for assigned projects and functional area(s) as needed
Assesses reporting and analytics needs for assigned projects and functional area(s), elicits reporting and dashboard requirements, and manages reporting and dashboard testing
Provides input on integration needs for assigned projects and functional area(s) and oversees integrations testing
Provide guidance and support for change management to ensure documentation of implications of related change and inform strategies to prepare staff for forthcoming changes to minimize challenges and aid in high adoption of new systems and processes
Informs learning plan for new functionality and business processes, collaborating with the Advancement Systems Learning team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Fundraising Operations, Alumni Relations, Financial Operations, University Or Large Institution Business Processes, Data Management, Customer Relations, Or Business Process Analysis (10 Years)
Alumni Relations
Business Process Analysis
Business Processes
Customer Relationships
Data Management
Financial Operations
Fundraising
Preferred
Advancement Operations/Systems (10 Years)
Adaptability
Building High Performance Team
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Learning Quickly
Matrix Management
Negotiation
Organizing
Project Administration
Project Analysis
Relationship Building
Salesforce (Software)
Strategic Planning
Systems Analysis
Team Leadership
Technical Problem-Solving
Working Independently
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
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Funding
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$24.6MKey Investors
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2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
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