Director, Advancement Data, Systems & Analytics

Barry University; Miami Shores (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barry University is seeking a Director of Advancement Services and Operations to lead data governance, reporting, and systems management for fundraising and alumni engagement. You will oversee Raiser's Edge NXT, Almabase, Donor Connect, and related platforms, ensuring accurate, compliant, and actionable donor data.

This role is an in-person leadership position partnering across Advancement and IT to optimize technology and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required – Field of study: computer science, programming, management information systems.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, an acute attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, resource coordination, effective communication and team dynamics.
• Well-developed computer literacy with experience in word processing, spreadsheet and fundraising databases, advanced internet skills.
• Raiser's Edge and Microsoft Access experience preferred.
• High level written and oral communication skills with emphasis on report writing and strong editing skills.
• Fund Raising Professional with a good knowledge of philanthropy with an emphasis on cultivation, stewardship and solicitation.
• Knowledge of accounting, payouts, award amounts and fund balances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of reporting and analytics tools within Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT that support fundraising strategy, prospect management, and institutional decision‑making.
• Build dashboards, lists, and analytical reports that provide real‑time insights for internal and external stakeholders, leveraging RE NXT’s built‑in reporting and query tools.
• Provide data segmentation for reporting, mailings, and fundraising appeals.
• Automate and streamline data inputs, appends, updates, and exports through available workflow and automation tools.
• Enhance user access to data by developing intuitive reporting structures and promoting information self‑sufficiency across the Division.
• Provide data support for fundraising initiatives, including digital campaigns, crowdfunding, phonathons, and athletics‑related giving.
• Create and maintain documentation for data standards, reporting procedures, and system workflows.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team dynamics

Project planning

Resource coordination

Word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / MIS

Master’s degree preferred

3–5 years relevant work experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Access

DonorSearch

LexisNexis

Almabase

GiveSmart

eTeamSponsor

Colleague

RE NXT reporting tools

Job description

Barry University is seeking a Director of Advancement Services and Operations to lead data governance, reporting, and systems management for fundraising and alumni engagement. You will oversee Raiser's Edge NXT, Almabase, Donor Connect, and related platforms, ensuring accurate, compliant, and actionable donor data.

This role is an in-person leadership position partnering across Advancement and IT to optimize technology and processes.