Chief, Advancement Data & Analytics

embryriddle; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks an Executive Director, Advancement Data Analytics, to lead strategy, governance, and data quality for philanthropy and alumni engagement. You will partner with senior leaders to drive fundraising insights, forecasting, and campaign analytics in a data‑driven culture.

The role oversees data strategy, master data management, and reporting while collaborating across Information Services and institutional partners to strengthen data integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Eight to ten years of experience in advancement services, data governance, or fundraising analytics.
• Experience leading data strategy, governance, and records management initiatives.
• Experience with advancement CRM platforms, reporting tools, and constituent management systems.
• Experience with relational databases, reporting environments, and enterprise data structures.
• Experience managing multiple data sources, data integrations, and third‑party providers.
• Experience with system implementations, upgrades, or major business process redesigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead advancement data quality, analytics, strategy, and governance functions to support fundraising and engagement goals.
• Advise senior leadership with insights on fundraising performance, donor engagement, forecasting, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop a multi‑year data roadmap aligned with university priorities and business objectives.
• Establish dashboards, benchmarks, and reporting frameworks to measure data health and fundraising outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen data‑driven decision making.
• Oversee data governance, master data management, and information management activities.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure data accessibility, security, and compliance.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Data analytics

CRM platforms

Relational databases

Data quality

Forecasting

Project management

Data integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, or related field

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks an Executive Director, Advancement Data Analytics, to lead strategy, governance, and data quality for philanthropy and alumni engagement. You will partner with senior leaders to drive fundraising insights, forecasting, and campaign analytics in a data‑driven culture.

The role oversees data strategy, master data management, and reporting while collaborating across Information Services and institutional partners to strengthen data integrity and