Director of Data Operations, University Advancement and Foundation

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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Director of Data Operations to provide strategic leadership for University Advancement and Foundation data operations. This position oversees the University’s constituent and financial data ecosystem, including data governance, policies, and operational frameworks that support fundraising, engagement, marketing, and financial reporting. The Director sets the vision for data stewardship, quality, and responsible data use to ensure data integrity, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The Director of Data Operations leads the Data Operations team by establishing standards, priorities, workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data literacy, automation, and analytical readiness. This role partners closely with Advancement Services, Finance, Alumni Engagement, Development, Communications & Marketing, and campus stakeholders to ensure Advancement’s data environment is reliable, accessible, compliant, and strategically leveraged to advance institutional goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of professional related work experience OR

Master’s Degree and three (3) years of professional related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience overseeing donor or constituent data and CRM systems across the full fundraising or engagement lifecycle, including providing strategic oversight of enterprise data initiatives and third-party vendor solutions or related experience.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Variable schedule to meet operational needs

Occasional in state and out of state travel

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - C

Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and