Sr Advancement Officer I - Senior Analytics Officer
Full Time
Sr Advancement Officer I - Senior Analytics Officer
Job ID: 12342
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
UTEP Institutional Advancement Website
About Institutional Advancement
Our team works cohesively to build strategic relationships, keep alums connected to the University, and match philanthropic goals with institutional priorities to advance, support, and sustain the University's mission. Our division relies on the constant collaboration of our departments - Advancement Services, Development, and Strategy & Engagement.
With a growing team and vastly unrealized fundraising potential, we had our third straight record-breaking year last year and are poised for continued growth and success. Maintaining that momentum, we are excited to continue implementing innovative ways to extend our reach and impact. As America's leading Hispanic-serving university, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is dedicated to increasing access to excellent higher education and positively impacting the community we serve. In Institutional Advancement (IA), we know that our success is built on the contribution of a diverse team in its people, thoughts, and experience. Our culture of care and inclusive excellence is more than a commitment at UTEP IA—it is the foundation of all we do.
Read on to understand who we're looking for in this role, what you'll do, and the skills and experiences we're after. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in UTEP and Institutional Advancement and what you hope to bring to this role.
About the Analytics and Special Projects Team
The Analytics and Special Projects team is part of the Business Intelligence unit and is dedicated to generating valuable insights to enhance fundraising efforts. The team is responsible for comprehensive reporting across the department, University, and external entities, developing business intelligence dashboards, and automating legacy reports to enhance operational efficiency. Managing the SQL Server data architecture and maintaining Power BI, the team ensures robust data management and accessibility. The team is increasingly focused on preparing data for future applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in fundraising, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive strategic initiatives. Additionally, the team conducts global audits and provides in-depth insights into the data within the CRM, ensuring data quality and informing decision-making processes across the department and University.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Institutional Advancement
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $50,000 annually.
Work Modality: Hybrid (16 hours per week on-site). Institutional Advancement is seeking a candidate within a commutable distance from campus (75 miles or less).
Technical Test Required During Interview Process: The interview process includes an on-site SQL technical exam.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Summary of Position:
Who We Want
As we build out our Analytics and Special Projects team, we are looking for a highly collaborative individual with a passion to contribute to reporting analytics while following data governance best practices. You excel at driving data-informed decisions, possess meticulous attention to detail, and are committed to enhancing our data capabilities. You have strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
Additionally, you embody an unending commitment to positively contributing to our team culture; we all commit to making UTEP IA a great place to work. You have tenacious optimism and a goal-oriented, growth mindset, with the ability to remain flexible and develop creative solutions in pursuit of always maintaining forward momentum. You thrive in a dynamic environment, continually balancing competing priorities. You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, supporting the success of all colleagues and prioritizing UTEP's overall goals above personal achievement.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Analytics and Special Projects, you'll be responsible for developing, interpreting, and visualizing data analysis and implementing techniques for reporting, planning, risk management, and compliance.
As the division implements and manages data visualization tools, you and your colleagues in the Business Intelligence unit will be key collaborators and partners in identifying critical insights that inform our business decisions. This includes importing data, exporting data, preparing reports, analyzing data, disseminating reports, and responding to inquiries from various constituents regarding errors, problems, or questions related to reports or the database.
Additionally, you'll create specialized management reports to facilitate the analysis of donor, alumni, and gift data utilizing Microsoft Excel and Raiser's Edge (CRM). You'll also regularly prepare and disseminate departmental, college and university-wide specialized donor, alumni, and gift reports as well as respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.
Providing technical support for Excel-related reporting, forms, and documents will also be part of your responsibilities. Embracing a growth-mindset, you will continuously strive to improve IA's reporting capabilities, streamline processes, and drive efficiencies through an analytic approach.
Essential Functions:
Performs tasks as assigned using existing procedures, practices, techniques, etc.
Coordinates donor and funding efforts, services, events, programs, etc. as assigned.
Completes standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary.
Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems and/or correct standard, routine issues.
Assists in the development and implementation of fund-raising plans according to plan and/or with guidance.
Impacts own work team through accuracy and quality of own work.
Works within standardized functional procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet established deadlines.
Exchanges information in a straightforward manner
Develops working relationships with various teams/parties.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned; specific roles may have additional responsibilities due to the nature of the specific role/division/unit
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree
and
Experience: 1.5 (One and a half) - 2 (Two) years of related experience in software development, PowerBI, Python, SQL, Tableau, and data visualization, and training to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a non-profit organization and/or higher education fundraising setting
Experience using a fundraising database (e.g. Raiser's Edge/NXT)
Experience analyzing higher education data
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced Excel skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12342&PostingSeq=1
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