Senior Development Analyst, Central Development
Development
Summary of Job Details
The Senior Development Analyst, Central Development ("Analyst") serves as a key central development staff member for the Office of Development providing essential support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program that raises $120M+ annually. Reporting to the AVC or designee, the Analyst provides analytical leadership to support short- and long-term strategic planning and fundraising reporting; as well as project management, research, and analysis in support of annual fundraising goals and a wide variety of department fundraising initiatives, including comprehensive campaigns. The Analyst develops and creates reports, analytical tools, and other business intelligence solutions to provide information and insight to development staff and leadership. Designs and prepares materials and reports that analyze the activities, progress, and goals of fundraising and other Development-related projects, presenting the information to a wide variety of audiences including the Chancellor, campus and division-wide senior management, and the UC Santa Barbara Foundation Board of Trustees. Responsible for weekly reporting on fundraising projected dollars goals and gift tracking, and regular reporting on fundraising statistics to leadership staff. Coordinates closely with Institutional Advancement staff to target analysis and reporting, and supports Gifts Administration and Advancement Services on monthly, quarterly and yearly closure procedures and reports. Works closely with Senior Directors/Area Managers on annual fundraising goal-setting and program planning. Provides guidance for all Development staff on fundraising (including initiatives and campaigns) reporting standards, and ensures the consistency, timeliness, and accuracy of information disseminated. Maintains substantial knowledge of university and divisional policies and procedures related to the acquisition and use of data, the use and application of constituent databases (currently Ellucian Advance) in a fundraising environment, as well as university policies and procedures and state and federal regulations related to fundraising and accepted business practices. The Analyst will be privy to sensitive materials and information; therefore, the position requires the utmost degree of confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience & training.
4-6 years of experience demonstrating strong analytic and project management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
4-6 years of experience in communicating exceptionally well through verbal and written mediums, paying close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting as well as management of key processes
1-3 years Demonstrated expertise in writing, including excellent grammar, composition and proof-reading skills.
4-6 years Demonstrated expertise in analysis, problem solving, working with detail while applying and understanding broader contexts as they affect a diverse customer base: faculty, staff, students and donors.
Comfortable working with complex policies, programs and proposals with the ability to develop new programs or procedures for possible implementation.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations and develop working positive relationships within the department, and cross-functional team members with the ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Calendar, Drive) suites, and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs.
Special Conditions of Employment
May need to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus-wide events or to meet critical deadlines.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
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Application review begins 10/17/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #73356