Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- The Senior Analyst is a member of the Strategic Research and Analysis (SRA) team and oversees data strategy, including data analytics, reporting and dashboards, and data management and migrations, for the Medicine and Biological Sciences Development (MBSD) office.
- Working in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SQL, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Excel and Access, the Senior Analyst conceives of, implements, and manages dashboards and reports to meet the full scope of data needs across MBSD’s annual, major, principal, and planned giving efforts, as well as alumni relations, marketing and communications, and volunteer engagement.
- Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and available data elements. Collaborates with University Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) Prospect Development and Decision Support on reporting standards.
- Performs data analysis and develops insights to inform fundraising and engagement strategies and identify issues warranting further analysis for MBSD leadership. Establishes and implements protocols to prioritize, delegate, and track data projects. Ensures adherence to applicable University and Medical Center data governance and data stewardship policies, including HIPAA.
Oversees MBSD’s analytic services including data mining and trend analysis, complex list segmentation, predictive modeling, and financial forecasting.
Designs, implements, and automates dashboards and management reports to measure key fundraising metrics and progress toward individual, team, and MBSD-wide performance goals.
Advises on analytic approaches to monitor and evaluate relationship manager portfolio health, service line fundraising potential, campaign sizing and campaign pyramids, and other strategic planning and assessments.
- Supervises an Associate Director, Advancement Analytics and may supervise up to two other individuals.
Oversees the Associate Director, Advancement Services’ administration of a SQL database. Advises on the design and maintenance of data tables and indexes; combining data from multiple tables using joins; and troubleshooting data issues as they arise.
Leads and develops methods to analyze complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information. Develops and maintains infrastructure that connects medium to large complex data sets.
Provides expertise to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applies principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education
- A Master’s degree, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or another quantitatively oriented field.
Experience
- At least ten years of experience in data analysis or reporting.
- Two years of experience in a not-for profit fundraising organization.
- Advanced experience with R, SAS, SPSS, SQL, or Business Objects and advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.
- Intermediate proficiency in Word and Power Point.
- Experience working in a complex, hierarchical organization, private higher education, or academic medical center environment.
Preferred Competencies
- An ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- The position requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to respond to constantly shifting priorities, to exercise sound judgment, to think creatively to anticipate problems and create solutions, and to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Willingness to develop and maintain proficiency in the University’s proprietary database systems is required.
Required Documents
- Resume (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- The Senior Analyst is a member of the Strategic Research and Analysis (SRA) team and oversees data strategy, including data analytics, reporting and dashboards, and data management and migrations, for the Medicine and Biological Sciences Development (MBSD) office.
- Working in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SQL, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Excel and Access, the Senior Analyst conceives of, implements, and manages dashboards and reports to meet the full scope of data needs across MBSD’s annual, major, principal, and planned giving efforts, as well as alumni relations, marketing and communications, and volunteer engagement.
- Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and available data elements. Collaborates with University Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) Prospect Development and Decision Support on reporting standards.
- Performs data analysis and develops insights to inform fundraising and engagement strategies and identify issues warranting further analysis for MBSD leadership. Establishes and implements protocols to prioritize, delegate, and track data projects. Ensures adherence to applicable University and Medical Center data governance and data stewardship policies, including HIPAA.
Oversees MBSD’s analytic services including data mining and trend analysis, complex list segmentation, predictive modeling, and financial forecasting.
Designs, implements, and automates dashboards and management reports to measure key fundraising metrics and progress toward individual, team, and MBSD-wide performance goals.
Advises on analytic approaches to monitor and evaluate relationship manager portfolio health, service line fundraising potential, campaign sizing and campaign pyramids, and other strategic planning and assessments.
- Supervises an Associate Director, Advancement Analytics and may supervise up to two other individuals.
Oversees the Associate Director, Advancement Services’ administration of a SQL database. Advises on the design and maintenance of data tables and indexes; combining data from multiple tables using joins; and troubleshooting data issues as they arise.
Leads and develops methods to analyze complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information. Develops and maintains infrastructure that connects medium to large complex data sets.
Provides expertise to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applies principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- A Master’s degree, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or another quantitatively oriented field.
Experience
- At least ten years of experience in data analysis or reporting.
- Two years of experience in a not-for profit fundraising organization.
- Advanced experience with R, SAS, SPSS, SQL, or Business Objects and advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.
- Intermediate proficiency in Word and Power Point.
- Experience working in a complex, hierarchical organization, private higher education, or academic medical center environment.
Preferred Competencies
- An ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- The position requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to respond to constantly shifting priorities, to exercise sound judgment, to think creatively to anticipate problems and create solutions, and to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Willingness to develop and maintain proficiency in the University’s proprietary database systems is required.
Required Documents
- Resume (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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