Development Data Analyst - Rice University

RICE UNIVERSITY

Houston, TX



The Development Data Analyst will collaborate with Development Services staff to design and maintain a data warehouse; design and implement operational reports to track actual progress of fundraising programs toward campaign and fiscal year goals; develop and validate statistical models for forecasting the fiscal year and campaign progress using historical trend data and information from industry peers; analyze and interpret the data to identify issues and recommend appropriate methods to resolve; develop and implement predictive models for identifying new prospects for the university?s fundraising efforts; work with other Research and Strategy team members to validate results and track success of the proactive identification efforts; collect data and maintain ongoing peer benchmarking studies on a variety of aspects in development and alumni relations; oversee the university?s participation in various institutional surveys relevant to fund-raising and alumni relations programs; translate the information gathered into useful tools for development and alumni relations staff; organize and maintain analyses and reports for regular, systematic dissemination and, upon request, retrieval of archived information.





Required: Bachelor?s degree, preferably with emphasis in mathematics, statistics, financial analysis, or similar relevant course work; minimum of three to five years experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex data sets and producing highly readable, informative reports for a variety of audiences, including non-technical users; expertise with a variety of analytical and database software, including Excel, Access, statistical analysis and forecasting programs (e.g. SPSS, SAS, Crystal Ball, Forecast Pro), and presentation software; expertise in SQL report writing, especially using Crystal Reports; strong understanding of data mining and predictive modeling tools and techniques; strong analytical and data interpretation skills; detail-oriented, creative, inquisitive, persistent, and self-motivated in applying research and analytical abilities in meaningful ways to support the university?s fundraising goals; exemplary computer, information management and data retrieval skills, excellent communication and statistical analysis skills; must be comfortable managing multiple projects while working under tight deadlines; ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment; ability to maintain a very high level of confidentiality regarding the research projects being conducted.

Preferred: Master?s degree; experience in the field of higher education or other non-profit institution with a focus on fundraising; experience with alumni/development databases (experience with Millennium is desirable); experience developing and maintaining a data warehouse; experience developing and validating forecasting methods.

 

To apply please go to www.jobs.rice.edu