Analytics & Reporting Analyst - Office of Advancement

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission.

The Analytics & Reporting Analyst is a key member of Advancement’s Analytics and Reporting teams. The Analyst works consultatively on projects utilizing data to aid strategic and tactical decisions, providing accurate, timely and comprehensive analysis and information. In addition, the Analyst will be an expert on Advancement data and aid the Reporting team on data requests. This position impacts the most significant aspect of Advancement operations – the management of the major gift pipeline and the teams that support this work. Designed to be an entry-level position, additional; duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop advanced knowledge of fundraising fundamentals and strategies, being able to synthesize projects and requests into deliverable products, presentations, or data lists. 

• Provide service and information across the organization, working consultatively on descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analyses that support Advancement’s work in managing key performance indicators and measuring outcomes for our $3B fundraising campaign.

• Play a role in designing new features and functions that advance efforts to become a more data-informed organization in Georgetown’s Salesforce CRM, GU360.

Work Interactions

The Analyst reports to the Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence.  The Analyst will work on projects or assignments stemming from both the Analytics and the Reporting teams, and therefore receiving project work from more senior colleagues from each of those groups. Project work is both individual and collaborative. The Analyst will partner with Analytics and Reporting team members as well as colleagues on the larger Data Strategy & Operations team on matters such as campaign reporting, pipeline management, goals, forecasts, benchmarking, outreach lists, and giving summaries. The audience for the work is primarily any other team in Advancement. The Analyst may present, have meetings with, or interact with colleagues in completing work. Individual assignments will be reviewed by more senior colleagues on the team before being shared.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in statistics/mathematics/computer science/analytics or equivalent field; Or, bachelors’ degree with experience in a fundraising environment or a data/analytical setting

• Educational background with or practical experience using SQL

• Proven analytical skills/experience with Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint and/or Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides

• Strong information presentation skills -- both in writing and in visuals (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

The Candidate Should Have or Be:

• Excited by data and the challenge of helping a large organization become more data driven

• Have a passion for data/analytics with a desire to gather, clean, evaluate, and synthesize various types of data

• A self-starter, ready to make an impact in a mission-driven environment

• Highly-organized, independent and motivated by achieving milestones

• Known for both their strength of communication and ability to adapt to meet the needs and expectations of managing relationships with executives, frontline staff, and everyone in-between

• Strong project management skills are required, including the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Demonstrable capability to work with diverse data features as tools to help make colleagues’ work easier and more efficient

P