Director, Advancement Information Systems

 

Job Title: Director, Advancement Information Systems

Department: Major Gifts

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director of Advancement Information Systems, responsible for shaping and managing the strategic direction of Advancement’s database and information systems. This role oversees the integrity, accessibility, and optimization of our database and information systems, ensuring accurate reporting, robust data analysis, and innovative solutions that support institutional goals. The Director will drive system enhancements, champion best practices in data management, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality insights and tools that advance our mission.

Responsibilities

• Systems Management:
  
  • Oversee the alumni/development database and staff, ensuring that the information is accessible and of the highest integrity and accuracy; ensure documentation of and adherence to new and existing data processing procedures.
  • Implement updates, improvements and customizations to the Advancement CRM.
  • Anticipate the expanding and sophisticated information needs of Advancement and partner with the college’s information management department on hardware, software, systems, and database management to build and maintain a strategic framework of tools and systems.
  • Keep up with new technology and trends in Advancement.
• Records Maintenance
  
  • Oversee and direct the records management team, maintaining the accuracy and health of the 100,000+ active records for alumni, parents, and friends and proactively acquiring new information.
  • Monitor and maintain benchmarks for data health.
  • Work with Campus ITS and other campus partners to integrate systems to improve efficiency and accuracy of data.
• Reporting and Tracking:
  
  • Manage ticketing system for data and project request to ensure accuracy and timeliness of ad hoc and reoccurring information needs.
  • Design and oversee the building of high-quality reports and dashboards for both internal and external customers.
• Departmental and Personnel Management:
  
  • Supervise a team of approximately five direct and indirect reports.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and provide problem-solving assistance for staff; provide leadership, advocacy and professional development.
  • Oversee all budgets related to the Advancement Information Services Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5 years of experience in a related field with at least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 01/21/2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for t