Business Intelligence Developer

Department: Development Analytics

Reports to: Assistant Vice President Advancement Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

The anticipated salary for this position starts at $82500. The final pay will be determined based on several factors including qualifications experience education and years within the job or industry with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.

Who we are and what were about:

KU Endowment is an independent nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.

As an employee of KU Endowment youll witness firsthand the power of our donors generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students faculty and programs and everyone benefits.

People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.

What we are looking for:

Are you a data artist with a technical edge A Tableau wizard who sees patterns where others see chaos KU Endowment is embarking on a datadriven future and were calling on technically inclined curious creative minds to help us design build and launch the tools needed to turn our team into an industry leading data shop.

Were seeking a highly skilled Business Intelligence Developer to join our Business Intelligence team. This is more than a dashboard role its your chance to architect solutions wrangle data and power strategic decisions across our organization. Youll dive deep into Tableau and Tableau Prep optimize performance build seamless workflows and turn raw data into stories that move our mission forward.

If youve got a handle on data modeling and light up during brainstorming sessions to unravel complex questionsespecially within Salesforce CRM environments like Ascend/Affinaquestwere already intrigued. Bonus points if you dabble in SQL/SOQL ETL tinker with AI tools or know a thing or two about Python R or data warehouse architecture.

But heres the thing: While technical chops are essential were really looking for that spark! We want creative dreamers and data enthusiasts the one who brings a little weirdness to their work in the best way possible. If you can jazz up your technical projects with a creative touch see data not just as numbers but as living stories and secretly dream about becoming a data scientist then you might be the ace up our sleeve.

This role isnt for someone who wants to follow the script. Were building this department from the ground up and were looking for enthusiastic partners who get excited about starting with nothing and shaping something meaningful.

The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowments stated core values collaboration curiosity empowerment and excellence and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.

Whats a typical day look like

• (50%) Be one of KU Endowments goto Tableau minds designing building and maintaining dashboards and Tableau Prep flows that are not only accurate and informative but useful and beautiful.
• (20%) Work crossfunctionally to help departments develop actionable insights that drive efficiency and strategic thinking automate routine tasks and dream.
• (20%) Support broader BI initiatives: data exploration ETL development campaign insights donor segmentation documentation governance and overall advancement of KU Endowments analytic maturity.
• (10%) Brainstorm learn and experiment alongside a team thats genuinely excited about finding new tools learning new things testing provocative ideas and unlocking hidden value through creative tech.
• Partner directly with fundraisers researchers and senior leaders to define data needs and cocreate solutions that solve realworld challenges in smart creative ways.
• Bring giving data donor segmentation and marketing personas to life through thoughtful reporting that empowers action and sparks strategy.
• Uphold high standards of data quality and stewardship with a strong sense of accountability and an eye for clean documentation.
• Help shape a collaborative curiositydriven cultureshare knowledge celebrate creativity and lift up your teammates.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Whats required to be considered:

• Bachelors degree (flexible on field but extra credit for Analytics Computer Science or Liberal Arts)
• At least one year of handson experience in a data analytics or business intelligence role
• Proven ability to build reliable ETL workflows and data pipelinesespecially with Tableau Prep or similar tools
• A fast learner who can start producing in Tableau and Tableau Prep ASAP
• A great collaborator with a positive attitude who enjoys partnering across teams contributing ideas and bringing a little bit of joy to complex work
• Preferred qualifications:
  • At least five years of experience working with data analytics or business intelligence tools
  • Experience with Salesforce CRM particularly Ascend or Affinaquest. Other CRM experience is valuable
  • Experience with Salesforce CRMA/Standard Reporting
  • Experience with ETL processes data modeling and maintaining data hygiene and governance. You wont be doing this forever but right now it is important.
  • Ability to talk intelligently about data warehouse architecture Tableau flows and CRM Analytics.
  • Experience supporting fundraising or sales environments
  • Demonstrated creativity in analytics delivery storytelling or dashboard design
  • Certifications in Tableau or analyticsrelated tools
  • Proficiency in SQL with additional experience in SOQL Python or R a plus
  • Past dashboard or reporting portfolio (encouraged not required)

What separates the best from the rest

• Light up in team settings build trust effortlessly and love making others look good
• Get curious go deep and ask what if more than most
• Bring something really cool that we didnt see coming and can show us why it matters
• Have experience with JIRA and know how to keep a project moving without getting bogged down
• Understand the ins and outs of data governance quality assurance and how to keep things clean behind the scenes
• Are comfortable working with APIs connectors and thirdparty integrations to pull together data from across platforms
• Thrive in environments where the blueprint is still being sketched (and youre alongside us holding a pen)
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment.
• Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology.
• Deep expertise in Tableaunot just as a visualization tool but as a platform for modeling analysis and insight delivery
• High degree of creativity and abstract thinking with the ability to ask the right questions and design novel solutions
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills for presenting data in a compelling accessible way
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced missiondriven environment

Physical Requirements:

• A valid drivers license.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training donor meetings networking events and/or workrelated activities.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers keyboards and a mouse laptops phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The person in this position frequently communicates with donors colleagues students and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Physical effort/lifting: sedentary up to 10 pounds
• Rare travel requirements can include the following evenings weekends and out of town overnights as a regular part of the job.

Weve got you covered:

KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including:

• 100% employerpaid pension plan
• Health dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program
• Section 125 flexible benefits
• Generous paid leave including holidays personal and sick leave
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life AD&D short and longterm disability insurance
• Legal & ID Theft protection
• Critical Illness
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• KU education assistance
• Free parking

Sounds good right Whats next

Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website at regarding this vacancy may be addressed to:

Emily Garcia

Sr. Human Resources Associate
KU Endowment
PO Box 928
Lawrence KS
Email:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.