BUS SYS ANL 3 (Manager, Prospect Data And Analytics) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 68573)

Description

Department Description

Development & Alumni Relations (DEVAR) provides leadership in building enduring public trust, understanding, and support for UC Davis and its mission of teaching, research, and public service. DEVAR provides leadership, coordination, and support services to help the university meet its mission of research, teaching and service by building philanthropic support and executing approved fundraising programs that support the university's highest priorities and initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Prospect Management and Analytics, the Manager of Prospect Data and Analytics is responsible for providing data driven solutions to Prospect Management and Research (PMR) programs. Lead the design and development of analytical strategies, tools and ad-hoc reports to support PMR programs such as centralized portfolio management, prospect identification and assignment, portfolio analysis, portfolio penetration, proposal activity, etc., Provide on-going assessments of programs' effectiveness. Coordinate routine and ad hoc analysis and reporting on university-wide prospect qualification, cultivation and solicitation activities. In collaboration with the Prospect Research team, plan, develop and implement custom scores and predictive models to facilitate the identification of high-quality prospects to ensure portfolios have a sufficient number of prospects to meet goals and to develop an understanding of donor behavior. Conduct extensive business analysis; extract, organize, manipulate, mine and model data to inform management business decisions related to matters of portfolio management, staff deployment and goal setting. Serve as subject matter expert for the PMR team in data manipulation and data analysis and reporting. Provide high level support to the PMR team in the integration of data analysis into day-to-day work. Develop and maintain substantial knowledge of applicable information technology and how data are structured within the development database and complementary reporting tools. Responsible for building-out, maintaining and improving a comprehensive repository of reports and analytics, using SQL, SQL Server, Python, PowerBI and other such languages/applications, in order to serve the needs of PMR and Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR).

Position Information

Apply by Date                      

5/17/2024

Salary Range                        

$72,300/yr. - $131,100/yr. 

(Department budgeted salary range: $72,300/yr. - $89,000/yr. Commensurate with experience.)

Appointment Type                   

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time                 

100%

Shift Hours                               

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Location                                   

Davis, CA / Hybrid Work Schedule

Union Representation              

No

Benefits Eligible                       

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mental Demands: Analytical and Problem Solving, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Reading (documents or instruments), Reasoning, Training, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
• Physical Demands: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear; Sit or stand for extended periods of time in front of a computer terminal and extensive use of a keyboard.
• Lifting Requirements: Up to 10 Pounds (Sedentary)
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Close Visual Acuity (e.g., viewing a computer screen; using measurement devices), Distance Visual Acuity, Color Visual Acuity, Peripheral Visual Acuity, Depth Perception
• Noise Conditions: Quiet Noise Conditions, Very Quiet Conditions
• Equipment Used to Perform the Duties: Computer and Peripheral Equipment, Telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have access to reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.
• Work occasional flexible hours as needed to meet operational need.
• UC Davis Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR) embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to employing and retaining a diverse workforce and have programs and policies in place to ensure all employees can succeed regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. In acknowledgment of historical and current injustices faced by marginalized members of our global UC Davis community, we are firmly committed to supporting our Principles of Community and applying tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our everyday work and organizational culture.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience in business analysis and project team facilitation in order to extract, organize and disseminate information for data segmentation, statistics, and decision making.
• Experience with spreadsheet, query, statistical modeling, data management and visualization software – e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power Platform (including Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate), SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), R, Python, et al.
• Direct knowledge and proven experience with manipulating data from relational databases (such as Ellucian's Advance and Michelangelo Pro).
• Project management experience to thrive in an environment of changing priorities and conflicting demands.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• High degree of technical skills with proficiency and understanding of data mining, modeling and statistical analysis techniques and software.
• Exceptional analytical skills to synthesize a high volume of information from a variety of sources and perform complex analysis to produce reports that are usable and actionable to a variety of fundraising professionals. Proven analytical, problem-solving and management skills to independently research, develop, take ownership of, and confidently recommend solutions to complex problems and issues.
• Written communication skills to compose and document complex technical processes as well as issues and their resolution. Strong oral communication skills, including skills to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituents in a professional manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the principles of development/fundraising at a major university with emphasis on analysis. Work experience in a large fundraising organization, especially in higher education.
• Working knowledge of R, SPSS, Tableau, or other mainstream software packages used for building statistical data models and for data visualizations. Direct knowledge and proven experience with Ellucian's Advance and Michelangelo Pro.
• Ability to adequately utilize research tools.
• Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying diversity, equity, and inclusion to one's work. A profound belief in the value of a diverse and safe workforce and a commitment to achieve this goal through collaboration and team building, working cooperatively with a diverse group of department and campus constituencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.  

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.