Senior Director of Intelligence, Analytics & Data

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Intelligence Analytics & Data provides strategic leadership for Advancements reporting analytics data governance innovation and organizational learning functions. Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement Resources this role establishes priorities governance structures and analytical strategies that enable data-informed decision-making across the Advancement enterprise.

The Senior Director oversees a portfolio that includes reporting and business intelligence data governance integrations and data architecture innovation and emerging technologies artificial intelligence enablement and organizational learning. This role serves as a strategic advisor to Advancement leadership ensuring data technology and analytics capabilities are aligned with fundraising priorities and institutional objectives. The Senior Director leads a team of directors and analysts responsible for building a modern scalable and trusted data environment that supports fundraising effectiveness and operational excellence.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree preferred.

Experience in higher education advancement fundraising or nonprofit environments.

Experience implementing enterprise analytics governance or AI initiatives.

Experience leading organizational change and innovation programs.

Familiarity with Salesforce Tableau Power BI CRM systems and data platforms.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Prioritization

Establish the vision priorities and operating model for Intelligence Analytics & Data. Align resources and initiatives with Advancement goals and provide strategic guidance to leadership regarding analytics reporting governance innovation and technology opportunities.

2. Analytics Reporting & Decision Support Strategy

Oversee the development of reporting business intelligence and analytics capabilities that support fundraising performance operational effectiveness and leadership decision-making. Ensure stakeholders have access to trusted and actionable information.

3. Data Governance & Enterprise Information Management

Provide executive oversight of Advancement data governance data quality stewardship and information management practices. Establish accountability structures and governance processes that improve confidence in institutional data assets.

4. Innovation AI & Organizational Learning

Champion innovation across Advancement through the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies AI-enabled solutions and organizational learning programs. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy.

5. Leadership Talent Development & Cross-Functional Partnership

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

Key Competencies

Strategic leader with experience building and leading analytics reporting and data governance functions

Ability to align data strategy with fundraising priorities and organizational goals

Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in complex environments

Proven ability to build high-performing cross-functional teams

Executive communication and stakeholder management

Innovation leadership and change management

Enterprise data governance and analytics expertise

Supervision

Directly supervises:

Director of Intelligence & Innovation

Director of Data Integrity & Governance

Director of Reporting & Analytics

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

Expected Hiring Range:

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