Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

has an immediate opening for an

Data Practice Lead

The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois (University). It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University.

The Data Practice Lead ensures data quality and value across our organization. They translate complex data concepts into actionable insights, advocate for data-driven decision-making, and serve as a subject matter expert on advancement data. This role collaborates with university data experts, promotes data usage in strategic planning, and resolves data issues. The Data Practice Lead empowers data users and contributes to intelligent decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee data domains, establish standards, and ensure data quality and compliance
• Engage with users to understand needs, promote data literacy, and improve data offerings
• Collaborate with data experts to align strategies and enhance data capabilities
• Identify opportunities to increase data value and propose innovative solutions
• Communicate data insights and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics).
• 8+ Proven experience in data management, data governance, stewardship, data engineering or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and harvest value from them.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and ethical considerations.
• Experience with data management tools and technologies, such as metadata repositories, ETL, ELT, tech stack, data fabric, API’s, data quality tools, and data governance platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree, with a preference for Computer Science, Data Management or Science, MIS, Data Engineering, or business major.
• Experience in higher education advancement data and applications.
• An understanding of advancement concepts and processes.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2024

Application Process: For full consideration for the role, all candidates must complete an online application and include a cover letter and resume. Candidates may create a profile through https://jobs.uif.uillinois.edu. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Foundation Human Resources at uifhrsearches@uif.uillinois.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER