Lead Data Architect - Advancement Analytics

University of Chicago; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Advancement Technology team seeks a Lead Analyst, Advancement Data, to translate business needs into data and system requirements across CRM, data warehouse, and connected platforms. You will mentor teammates, design scalable data pipelines, and drive improvements in data governance and integration.

Reporting to leadership, you will collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners to deliver reliable, well‑documented solutions, while exploring AI opportunities and

Qualifications

• College or university degree in related field.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains data models for CRM and data warehouse.
• Acts as the business analyst for Advancement Data.
• Develops scalable data pipelines and integration frameworks.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship.
• Evaluates opportunities to apply AI in data workflows.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Data warehouse

Job description

The University of Chicago Advancement Technology team seeks a Lead Analyst, Advancement Data, to translate business needs into data and system requirements across CRM, data warehouse, and connected platforms. You will mentor teammates, design scalable data pipelines, and drive improvements in data governance and integration.

Reporting to leadership, you will collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners to deliver reliable, well‑documented solutions, while exploring AI opportunities and