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Assistant Director, Advancement Data Strategy
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Position Number: 5924180
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Assistant Director, Advancement Data Strategy

About the Opportunity

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 to. 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:
Leadership and team-building skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Strategic Data Leadership

Partner with the Director of Data Strategy & Analytics to translate the strategic goals for data into actionable plans and processes to progress the data maturity of Advancement's data landscape.
Collaborate across University Advancement (UA) to provide guidance and insights on the expansion and improvement of data metrics that support UA's mission.
Serve as the point person for advancing data strategy initiatives, ensuring that data systems and data business flows are meeting business needs and supporting long-term goals.
Collaborate with Advancement Technology to identify and recommend data architecture and system integrations that improve the functionality and accessibility of data based on established data business rules, policy, and data definitions.
Work with the Director of Data Strategy & Analytics when new data needs arise to design data structure, business functions, definitions, and policies.
Work in conjunction with the Director of Data Strategy & Analytics and Assistant Director of Data Analytics to evaluate existing statistical models to recommend growth and improvements in data maturity recommending improvements or new models that better support University Advancement goals.

Data Structure and Maintenance

Manage data structure, ensuring alignment with business priorities and creating clear pathways for accessing, managing, and sharing data with a wide range of stakeholders.
Maintain data business policies on centralized data and help guide end users in correct usage and interpretation of data.
Work with Sr Data Strategy Analyst and Data Quality Analyst to monitor data quality trends and impacts in data quality on data usage by end users.

Data Governance and Policy Implementation

Assist in establishing data governance policies and procedures across the Advancement office to ensure data integrity and quality. Contribute to ongoing efforts to refine business processes and reporting standards.
Contribute to and oversee documentation related to data quality measures and work with teams across the University to ensure that data accuracy is maintained and that any discrepancies are addressed promptly.
Key partner relationship with Central University Decision Support in data strategy as it pertains to Advancement and collaboration with the larger University policies.

Management and Leadership

Supervise and mentor the Senior Data Strategy Analyst, providing direction on data analysis, project management, and reporting tasks. Ensure that deliverables are met with accuracy and consistency.
Build a collaborative team environment, establishing best practices and ensuring continuous professional development for direct reports.
Manage multiple data strategy projects, from discovery to implementation, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Data Analytics team, Advancement Resources, and senior leadership.
Ensure that business process flows and static reports are built in consistency with data policy that align with the strategic needs of the Advancement team.

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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