Managing Senior Director of Data Solutions & Insights

Oregon Health and Science University Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health and Science University Foundation is seeking a Managing Senior Director of Data Solutions & Insights to lead a high‑performing data analytics, reporting, and predictive insights function that supports fundraising and institutional priorities.

You will collaborate across Data Solutions & Insights, Advancement Data Strategy, IT, and Gift & Data Administration to translate business needs into data-driven decision support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, reporting, BI, or advancement services.
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring technical analytics or data science teams.
• Advanced hands-on experience with SQL, SSRS, Tableau or comparable data visualization platforms.
• Significant experience working with donor/CRM systems (Salesforce, Affinaquest, Raiser’s Edge).
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit fundraising environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy, interpretation, and business applications to advance fundraising priorities.
• Oversee development, validation, and application of predictive models and advanced analytics for fundraising performance.
• Lead standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics products.
• Champion CRM adoption and governance, ensuring data-defined reporting and decision support.

Skills

SQL

SSRS

Tableau

Data visualization

Tools

Salesforce

Affinaquest

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Salary: $145,825 - $204,154 (Step I - Step II)

Work Location: Remote / Hybrid

About the Position

As the Managing Senior Director of Data Solutions & Insights, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by leading a high-performing data, analytics, and predictive insights function that supports fundraising and institutional priorities. You will be collaborating closely with Advancement Data Strategy leadership, Information Technology, Gift & Data Administration, Prospect Development, and colleagues across Data Solutions & Insights.

What You’ll Be Doing

Data Strategy, Interpretation, and Business Application

• You will serve as a senior leader for applied donor data strategy, ensuring alignment between data use and fundraising priorities.
• You will establish strong partnerships across the Foundation by actively engaging stakeholders to understand business needs, gather feedback, and translate fundraising and operational challenges into data, analytics, reporting, and decision-support solutions.
• You will oversee the development, validation, and application of predictive models and advanced analytics that support prospect identification, constituent engagement, fundraising performance, and resource allocation decisions.
• You will establish and enforce standards for reporting logic, SQL development, documentation, version control, testing, and deployment practices.

Analytics, Reporting, and Strategic Insight Delivery

• You will lead development and delivery of standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics products.
• You will design scalable reporting solutions that reduce reliance on ad hoc and inconsistent analyses.
• You will partner with senior leadership to ensure analytics meaningfully inform decision-making and prioritization.
• You will write, troubleshoot and mentor on complex queries, reports and stored procedures.

Team Leadership and Program Integration

• You will build, lead, and develop a high-performing Data Solutions & Insights team focused on consistency, quality, and strategic impact.
• You will develop staff as both technical experts and translators of data into strategy.
• You will champion organization-wide use of the CRM and associated platforms as the system of record, partnering with stakeholders to improve adoption, data-informed practices, and confidence in data assets.
• You will promote strong alignment and collaboration with Information Technology, Gift & Data Administration, and Prospect Development.

Data Usage Standards, Alignment, and Quality Enablement

• You will ensure consistent application and interpretation of enterprise data definitions and business rules in reporting and analytics.
• You will partner with Gift & Data Administration to reinforce adoption of data standards and governance practices.
• You will develop processes and tools that enable stakeholders to use data correctly and consistently.

Who You Are

• Your strong strategic leadership skills give you a proven ability to drive data strategies and systems that support organizational needs and vision.
• You're able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Your exceptional communication skills give you the ability to act as a bridge between technical teams, data governance functions, and business users.
• You're able to influence without direct authority and build effective cross-functional partnerships.
• You're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

You should have

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or advancement services
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring technical, analytics, or data science teams
• Advanced hands-on experience with SQL, SSRS, Tableau or comparable data visualization platforms
• Significant experience working with donor/CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Affinaquest, Raiser’s Edge)
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit fundraising environments preferred
• We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged use of a computer for the purposes of reviewing data, analyzing reports, and participating in meetings
• Remote work schedule with some in-office time expected during specific annual touchpoints (summer all staff retreat, etc.)