Associate Director, Data Operations

University of Cincinnati Foundation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Competitive health benefits

Tuition remission

Retirement with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati Foundation is seeking an Associate Director, Data Operations to oversee data management, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role involves maintaining data accuracy and quality standards while leading initiatives across the Foundation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in data management. They will thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment and provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Competitive benefits include health plans, tuition remission, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing data within a database.
• Proficiency in data management platforms and business intelligence tools.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to work with multiple priorities.
• Ability to process and manage large quantities of data logically.
• Ability to solve problems with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and optimization of Foundation enterprise data.
• Maintain data frameworks and compliance with governing bodies.
• Champion continuous improvement and adapt to business needs.

Skills

Data management

Business intelligence tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM databases

Data management platforms

Job description

Overview

At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.

The Associate Director, Data Operations is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Director, Data Operations.

Focus

The Associate Director, Data Operations serves as a tactician overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Foundation enterprise data through best practice data hygiene methods. The Associate Director manages the utility and availability of data assets while ensuring alignment with business objectives. This position is accountable to deliver actionable insights that inform decision-making at all levels of the organization by ensuring that data accuracy and data quality standards are met.

Specific Duties

• Structure data collection in multiple sources and integrations across the Foundation, University, and Heath entities.
• Execute data operations including collection, storage, and processing, according to security standards and strategy.
• Research, identify, and analyze data gaps in the CRM database, and recommend integrity reports and data enhancements for optimal data.
• Maintain data frameworks as set forth in data governance, and evaluate and refine data operations as needed.
• Translate complex data requirements into actionable plans ensuring alignment with data initiatives and business strategy and goals.
• Develop data validation protocols and conduct regular audits to address issues proactively.
• Maintain data compliance with internal and external governing bodies.
• Champion continuous improvement, regular review, and adapt to evolving business needs and emerging data challenges.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing data within a database.
• Proficiency in data management platforms and business intelligence tools.
• Organized and detail oriented with the capacity to work in an environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to process and manage large quantities of data in a logical and analytical fashion.
• Ability to solve problems, handle multiple, complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a professional demeanor in fast-paced work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

The anticipated starting salary range for the Associate Director, Data Operations role is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn more, visit our careers page.

Physical Demands

This Position Is Considered To Have Sedentary Work. Exerting Up To 10lbs. Of Force Occasionally And/or Negligible Amount Of Force Frequently Or Constantly To Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Or Otherwise Move Objects. This Position Requires

• Finger use
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Pre-Hire Requirements

The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.