Senior Director of Intelligence, Analytics

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a Senior Director of Intelligence, Analytics & Data to lead reporting, analytics, governance, and AI-enabled initiatives across Advancement. The role guides data-informed decision-making, aligns resources with fundraising priorities, and drives a modern, scalable data environment.

You will lead directors and analysts to advance fundraising effectiveness and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, business intelligence, data governance, advancement services, information management, or related field.
• Experience leading analytics, reporting, or data strategy functions.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and complex organizational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data governance, business intelligence, and organizational performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision and priorities for Intelligence, Analytics & Data aligned with Advancement goals.
• Oversee development of reporting, BI, and analytics to support fundraising performance and leadership decisions.
• Provide executive oversight of data governance, quality, stewardship, and information management practices.
• Champion innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and partner with university stakeholders to drive organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

BI strategy

Organizational performance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Power BI

CRM systems

Data platforms

Job description

Senior Director of Intelligence, Analytics & Data

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Intelligence, Analytics & Data providesstrategic leadership for Advancement's reporting, analytics, datagovernance, innovation, and organizational learning functions.Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement Resources, this roleestablishes priorities, governance structures, and analyticalstrategies that enable data-informed decision-making across theAdvancement enterprise.

The Senior Director oversees a portfolio that includes reportingand business intelligence, data governance, integrations and dataarchitecture, innovation and emerging technologies, artificialintelligence enablement, and organizational learning. This roleserves as a strategic advisor to Advancement leadership, ensuringdata, technology, and analytics capabilities are aligned withfundraising priorities and institutional objectives. The SeniorDirector leads a team of directors and analysts responsible forbuilding a modern, scalable, and trusted data environment thatsupports fundraising effectiveness and operationalexcellence.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, businessintelligence, data governance, advancement services, informationmanagement, or related field.
• Experience leading analytics, reporting, or data strategyfunctions.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and complexorganizational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data governance, business intelligence,and organizational performance measurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education advancement, fundraising, ornonprofit environments.
• Experience implementing enterprise analytics, governance, or AIinitiatives.
• Experience leading organizational change and innovationprograms.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, CRM systems, anddata platforms.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Strategic Leadership & OrganizationalPrioritization

Establish the vision, priorities, and operating model forIntelligence, Analytics & Data. Align resources and initiativeswith Advancement goals and provide strategic guidance to leadershipregarding analytics, reporting, governance, innovation, andtechnology opportunities.

2. Analytics, Reporting & Decision SupportStrategy

Oversee the development of reporting, business intelligence, andanalytics capabilities that support fundraising performance,operational effectiveness, and leadership decision-making. Ensurestakeholders have access to trusted and actionableinformation.

3. Data Governance & Enterprise InformationManagement

Provide executive oversight of Advancement data governance, dataquality, stewardship, and information management practices.Establish accountability structures and governance processes thatimprove confidence in institutional data assets.

4. Innovation, AI & Organizational Learning

Champion innovation across Advancement through the evaluation andadoption of emerging technologies, AI-enabled solutions, andorganizational learning programs. Foster a culture of continuousimprovement and data literacy.

5. Leadership, Talent Development & Cross-FunctionalPartnership

Lead and develop a high-performing team of directors and analysts.Partner with Advancement leadership, Technology, Finance, anduniversity stakeholders to advance shared goals and driveorganizational effectiveness.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leader with experience building and leading analytics,reporting, and data governance functions
• Ability to align data strategy with fundraising priorities andorganizational goals
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in complexenvironmentsProven ability to build high-performing, cross-functionalteams
• Executive communication and stakeholder management
• Innovation leadership and change management
• Enterprise data governance and analytics expertise

Supervision

• Director of Intelligence & Innovation
• Director of Data Integrity & Governance
• Director of Reporting & Analytics

Position Type

Data Planning and Analysis

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

114S

Expected Hiring Range:

$130,945.00 - $189,868.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will dependon several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject tochange.

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