Advancement Analytics & Insights Director

San José State University

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

San José State University is seeking a Director of Advancement Analytics and Insights to design, deploy, and lead a comprehensive analytics function for University Advancement. This high-level strategist will architect data-driven fundraising frameworks, deliver dashboards and models, and guide leadership through forecasting and strategic analysis.

The role bridges data structure, collection, and application across Advancement IT, Gifts & Records, Prospect Research, Development, and Alumni

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a data-focused field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis/BI/institutional analytics.
Experience leading large-scale analytics initiatives or serving as a primary strategist.

Responsibilities

Lead the multi-year roadmap for advancement analytics, aligning data initiatives with philanthropic and engagement pipelines and divisional priorities.
Serve as the division’s lead BI analyst, delivering data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive initiatives.
Design and standardize KPIs, dashboards, and accountability frameworks for university advancement teams and leadership.
Build institutional suite of dashboards, reports, and data outputs tracking productivity, pipeline velocity, and fundraising results.
Translate complex data into narrative insights for non-technical audiences and boards.