Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S10200P
Working Title Associate Director of Business Analytics
Department DAR-Bus Intel and Analytics
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as
Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of
higher education ( https: // www. uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than
235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual
commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20
public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus
is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with
extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs
approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-
time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over
30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.
Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical
partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus
in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
Division of Development and Alumni Relations
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia
advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating
private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni
and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.
College/Unit/Department website https: // give.uga.edu/ and
https: // dar.uga.edu/
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as
necessary
Advertised Salary $80,000-$90,000 commensurate qualifications and experience
Posting Date 04/03/2023
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 06/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of
Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for
this position.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic
information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected
veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the
accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact
Central HR ([email protected]).
Position Information
Classification Title Information Technology Manager
FLSA Exempt
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your
Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of
the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. in Business, Computer Science, Analytics, or another quantitative
discipline
Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the
University of Georgia
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Business Analytics, reporting to the Senior Director
of Business Intelligence and Analytics, is responsible for overseeing and
delivering business analytics solutions that advance and support the mission
of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). This includes
managing one or more direct reports, working with key stakeholders across the
divisions to identify and deliver key projects, creating and maintaining
analytic dashboards and custom data models, overseeing the business strategy
for data analytics and reporting, managing data sources and data validation,
and leading projects related to data analytics. The focus is on delivering
valuable insights and decision-making support to the division through
effective data management and analysis, while managing and developing a team
to achieve the division's goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Expertise in an analytical language (Python, R, or the equivalent), and
experience with databases/SQL
Experience in data modeling and interpretation of insights from datasets
using narratives and visualizations
Experience with one or more of the following enterprise visualization
tools: Tableau, QlikView, Power BI
Data Warehouse principles and familiarity with data modeling concepts and
methodologies
Experience managing a team to drive performance and achieve both short &
long-term goals
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze data,
troubleshoot, and problem solve
Strong organization, prioritization, time management skills, and ability
to multi-task
Strong reading comprehension skills
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to
deal effectively and professionally with a variety of persons
Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards
of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct
Additional Division Expectations:
Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff,
supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni
Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency.
All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of
promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards
relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All
fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.
Physical Demands
Work in a standard office environment
Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper
form correspondence
Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
Travel in and out of state
Infrequently work nights and weekends if needed
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age
of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security,
personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial
responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria,
visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Personnel Management
Manage one or more direct reports on the Business Analytics team.
Determine, assess progress toward, and enable achievement for unit and
individual goals.
Set performance expectations for units and individual team members.
Assess progress toward project and personal goals.
Percentage of time 15
Duties/Responsibilities
Develop and Maintain Analytic Dashboards and Custom Data Models
Design and produce required analytics and visualization deliverables using
Tableau, Qlik, and other tools as required.
Complete advanced statistical analysis of large datasets to drive
insights.
Design, develop, and maintain algorithms and models to use against large
datasets to create business insights.
Develop and apply business analytics resources that improve workflow,
transparency, accountability, and performance.
Perform advanced statistical modeling of donor behavior for use in
strategic decision-making and forecasting.
Design and develop advanced analytics projects and forecasting initiatives
that will make the data easily and transparently available to support the
leadership team to solve business problems.
Preprocess and perform exploratory data analysis on structured and
unstructured data.
Utilize external data sources to augment internally managed information
(e.g., wealth screening information, census data, market research data,
financial data, etc.)
Assess recurring processes such as data selection and production of model
scores and seek to automate processes whenever possible.
Define, build, use, and maintain predictive models to predict outcomes and
behaviors.
Ensure that the uses of data through reports and queries are accurate.
Design and develop standardized operational, management, and ad hoc
solutions for use by senior university leadership.
Percentage of time 35
Duties/Responsibilities
Oversee DAR Business Analytics Strategy
Work with the Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics to
develop and implement an enterprise analytics strategy.
In coordination with the Director of Applications and Integrations,
maintain and advance the organization's reporting and dashboarding
platforms in Tableau and Qlik.
Oversee the creation of uniform dashboards and other easily accessible
interactive visual reports.
Establish a clear vision for the evolution of the business analytics
function to leverage the Division's available data and experience to drive
predictive analytics for various facets of the organization.
Consult with direct report(s), leadership, and other analytic focused
staff on appropriate selection, utilization, and interpretation of
advanced analytical methodologies.
Create and maintain a data dictionary and metadata.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across the Division to understand their
priorities and provide consultation, strategic planning assistance,
reporting tools, and research/evaluative offerings to aid their efforts to
drive strategic planning and decision-making through the implementation of
advanced analytics and integrate these insights into daily practices.
Consult with direct report(s), leadership, and other analytic focused
staff on appropriate selection, utilization, and interpretation of
advanced analytical methodologies.
Collaborate with the DAR Business Analytics and Intelligence community to
establish common definitions, reduce reporting redundancies, and share
best practices.
Contribute to and/or lead development data orientations and learning
communities, presenting new business analytics tools, and providing
training on workflows.
Participate at an appropriate level in professional associations such as
APRA, AHP and/or CASE to increase knowledge and skills and stay abreast of
industry trends and concerns.
Percentage of time 25
Duties/Responsibilities
Data Source Management, Data Warehouse, and Data Validation
Define, develop, and maintain ETL workflows combining disparate data
sources to be used by the Business Analytics and Business Intelligence
tools.
Ensure platform stability and performance by monitoring existing workflows
to ensure they are working correctly and that they reconcile with the
source.
Perform end to end data validation to maintain accuracy of data sets.
Assist with the creation and/or maintenance of a reliable and accurate
Data Warehouse with an emphasis on scalability, data integrity, usability,
and performance.
Develop automated quality control procedures to assess quality of data and
provide reports to data owners.
Percentage of time 25
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please
refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent
Management
Recruitment Contact Email [email protected]
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
How did you hear about this vacant position?
African American Development Officers (AADO)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Annual Giving Network
CASE
Chronicle of Higher Education
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Current UGA Employee
Diverse Jobs
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
Insight Into Diversity
LinkedIn
Talent Management Newsletter
UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
Other (please provide)
Describe your exposure to, or experience with, analytic platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Qlik.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience working with building or maintaining data models.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
