Associate Director, Data & Analytics Group - Office of ...

Associate Director Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. The Associate Director is a key member of Advancement's Data & Analytics Group (DAG). In collaboration with colleagues from DAG and Reporting Services, as well as the broader Advancement Data Strategy & Operations team, the Associate Director oversees and serves as a lead, executes, and presents on a variety of projects such as forecasting and analyzing the major gift pipeline, developing and maintaining internal analytics scores, and developing custom components of the GU360/Salesforce platform that affect such analyses and forecasts. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with other DAG/Advancement Data Strategy & Services team members on projects as well as one-off projects with the Development team. Provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive analyses and information to Advancement leadership to help understand performance and bottom-line impact to the office fundraising results. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of fundraising fundamentals, strategies, and trends in philanthropy and data analysis in order to be an effective partner to the Prospect Development and major gifts (Development) teams. As a part of ongoing work for Advancement's knowledge base, assist in the documentation of new and existing system features/functionality for continuity. Use their strong background in applying analytical and statistical references to real-world business problems. The Associate Director reports to the Director, Analytics & Business Intelligence and works closely on projects with the other members of the DAG team and members of the overarching Advancement Data Strategy & Operations team. This position impacts the most significant aspect of Advancement operations the management of the major gift pipeline, and analysis of bottom-line performance and return on investment. Through that lens, the Associate Director may often consult with or work on projects for the Development and Annual Giving teams. The Associate Director will receive requests for Advancement leadership, partners in University Information Services and University Finance, as well as a wide variety of OA staff. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in statistics/mathematics/analytics or equivalent field or equivalent combination of education and work experience 4-6 years of development, fundraising, prospect research or other equivalent experience leveraging applied data analysis Strongly prefer a candidate with a background in higher education fundraising/development A self-starter, ready to make an impact in a mission-driven environment and excited by data and the challenge of helping a large organization become more data driven Highly-organized, independent, and motivated by achieving milestones with strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Great communication and ability to adapt to meet the needs and expectations of managing relationships with executives, frontline staff, and everyone in-between Ability to identify and work with known and novel data features relevant to prospect identification, pipeline management, forecasting, etc., in the context of specific fundraising opportunities and initiatives Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications Proven analytical skills emphasizing the ability to gather, clean, evaluate and synthesize diverse data, and leverage automation in doing so Mastery of fundamental skills needed to perform data science work in an Advancement organization (i.e. knowledge of database structures, SQL coding, python, etc.) Advanced proficiency in statistical concepts, data visualization and/or analysis tools and languages (e.g. SQL, R, Python, Tableau) Strong information presentation skills, both in writing and in visuals (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Tableau, Illustrator, etc.) Experienced and comfortable presenting and facilitating conversations with senior or executive-level colleagues Preferred Qualifications Practical experience working with the Salesforce platform and/or exposure to point-and-click or SOQL/APEX Salesforce development Master's degree or certificate in data analytics, statistics, or a related field Experience and/or knowledge of specialized data sources relevant to fundraising such as WealthEngine, Wealth-X, iWave Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website. Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

Created: 2026-03-04