Senior Director, Advancement Analytics & Operations

Illinois Institute of Technology; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

403b retirement plan with matching

On-site fitness centers

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Illinois Institute of Technology seeks a strategic Senior Director, Advancement Operations & Insights to lead data management, analytics, and fundraising technology. You will drive governance, reporting, and process improvements across major units, partnering with campus leaders to turn data into action and advance the university's mission.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, you will mentor staff, manage budgets, and guide CRM implementation, prospect research, and gift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in advancement operations and related fields, including supervisory experience.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising operations, CRM platforms, reporting tools, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a five-area advancement operations unit and oversee budget and planning.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting for fundraising performance.
• Oversee data governance, gift administration, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement AI-enabled solutions and process improvements.
• Coordinate CRM administration and technology initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Analytics

Strategic leadership

CRM administration

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud CRM/NXT

Data management systems

Job description

Illinois Institute of Technology seeks a strategic Senior Director, Advancement Operations & Insights to lead data management, analytics, and fundraising technology. You will drive governance, reporting, and process improvements across major units, partnering with campus leaders to turn data into action and advance the university's mission.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, you will mentor staff, manage budgets, and guide CRM implementation, prospect research, and gift