Advancement Information Specialist
Nashville, TN - USA
Job Summary
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The Advancement Information Specialist (AIS)willbe responsible forthedevelopmentanddesignoftimelyeasilyreadabledetailed and analytic summary reports to stakeholders and various positions within DAR.In addition the AIS will interpret users business needs then translate and assemble the reports to management or users of Salesforce.
AbouttheWorkUnit:
The Departmentof Developmentand AlumniRelations(DAR) assists VanderbiltUniversity insecuring the resources both human and financial that are required to achieve its mission and goals.The Department is responsible for the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of individuals and organizations whose charitable objectives are consistent with those of Vanderbilt Universitys teaching and research programs. You can visit our website for more information:https:// SnowflakeSQLTableauand Salesforceindesigningandexecutingdatatoprovide solutions for reporting requirements for DAR.
Meetand collaborate with DARstaff to interpretbusinessneedsandofferany additional analysis to attain the users end goals.
Providead-hocreportsanddataanalysisroutinelyandmeetrequired deadlines.
Ensure ahighqualityofaccuracy indata reported.
ProvidetechnicalsupporttousersandteammembersofSalesforcereporting.
Lookbeyondsymptomsto uncover underlying causes ofproblemsand identify ways toresolve them.
Demonstrateasenseofownershipfocusingonanddrivingcriticalissuestoclosure.
DemonstratestrongunderstandingoftheSalesforcedatatoidentifyandelevateopportunities.
Handlesensitivedonorparentfriendand studentinformationinthestrictest confidence according to departmental and institutional policies.
WorkcooperativelywithDevelopment andAlumniRelations colleagues.
MaintainstrongandeffectiverelationshipswithVanderbiltfacultyandstaffexternaltoDAR.
Performotherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasassigned.
SupervisoryRelationships:
Thispositiondoesnothavesupervisoryresponsibility;this positionreportsadministrativelyand functionally to the Executive Director of Advancement Information Services and Reporting
WorkEnvironment:
This position will be a hybridrolebasedin the Nashville TN area. The expectation is to beintheoffice1dayperweek or more depending on business needs.
EducationandCertifications:
Bachelors degree or the equivalent is necessary
ExperienceandSkills:
2 years of relevant data analyst experience or the equivalent is preferred
StrongSQLexperience
DataVisualizationexperienceTableaupreferred
Superiorverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsarenecessary
Abilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentinthehandlingofconfidential information
Abilityto usecurrent computertechnologysuchasWindowsExcelWordTeamsSnowflake SQL and Salesforce
Theideal candidatewillbe ahighlymotivatedprofessionalteamplayer withcourteous interpersonal skills and an excellent customer service attitude
Candidatemust alsohave the capacitytoperformin an intellectuallyrigorous andcomplex academic environment
Theabilitytoapplysoundjudgmentinallsituationsis requiredasareexcellentorganizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail
Abilityto workindependentlytakeinitiativemanagemultipleprojects simultaneouslymeet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities are essential
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and ... View more