Assistant Director, Data Management & Strategy

New York University • New York, NY

5d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) solicits private funding to support the University’s strategic goals in teaching, learning, and research. It works across the University and with its schools and colleges to cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for financial support, including gifts and pledges for student aid, faculty support, academic and research programs, facilities, infrastructure, and the University’s endowment.

The Assistant Director, Data Management & Strategy provides analytical, operational, and technical support for UDAR data. The role helps ensure data integrity and quality assurance for accounts entering UDAR’s fundraising database and related systems, so data is accurate, timely, and actionable for fundraising and engagement initiatives. The position performs data validation, cleansing, and imports; maintains schedules for routine data integrity checks; resolves operational data issues; and ensures compliance with established protocols. It also partners with the Data Management Team to create and maintain process documentation and improve workflows, and provides technical training, guidance, and support to staff.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five or more years of database and significant applications programming experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Blackbaud CRM.
• Ability to build, run, and troubleshoot data load and ETL processes within a CRM environment, such as Blackbaud CRM/Velocity.
• Ability to adapt to and quickly learn new data tools as systems and integrations evolve.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Google Workspace equivalents, including Excel, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to reconcile multiple data points.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in a team- or project-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Five or more years of experience in an academic or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with SQL query writing, C#, and API platforms.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Familiarity with relational databases and data reporting tools.
• Experience analyzing, gathering, and defining requirements, and designing, developing, and delivering complete lifecycle solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, operational, and technical support for UDAR data.
• Ensure data integrity and provide quality assurance for accounts feeding into UDAR’s fundraising database and related systems.
• Help ensure data is accurate, timely, and actionable for fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and import activities.
• Maintain schedules for routine data integrity checks.
• Resolve operational data issues and ensure compliance with established protocols.
• Partner with the Data Management Team to create and maintain documentation for data processes and workflow improvements.
• Provide technical training, guidance, and support to staff to help execute data workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager