r/chicagojobs•5 yr. ago

[HIRING] Director of Data Science & Decision Support @ University of Michigan

Note: Currently, all interviews are being conducted virtually. In addition, while work arrangements are flexible with regard to work location, all new employees are expected to be in commutable distance to campus, unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Market Title: Statistician Lead (100927)

Working Title: Director of Data Science & Decision Support

Reports to: Assistant Vice President - Development Services & Strategic Solutions

Supervises directly: Data Analyst(s) Data Engineer(s)

Position summary:

The Director of Data Science & Decision Support oversees the daily operations and vision planning of the Data Science & Decision Support program. The Director leads the team’s mission to build a data science and artificial intelligence-driven decision engine that provides reliable and timely high-level insights supporting the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of key fundraising programs, including annual, major, principal, and planned giving, as well as marketing. Specifically, the Director of Data Science & Decision Support studies internal and external data and employs data mining, machine learning, and statistical analysis techniques to help identify, classify, understand and cultivate prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions to the University of Michigan as well as to provide assessments of program effectiveness. Additionally, the Director plays a senior role within the Development Services and Strategic Solutions leadership team.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Science & Decision Support Program Leadership (40%)

● Assist the Assistant Vice President - Development Services & Strategic Solutions with the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Data Science program, providing data-driven intelligence to aid in determining University-wide and unit fundraising goals. Provide vision, strategic direction, and ongoing administration.

● Devise and develop machine learning and artificial intelligence-based data products for senior leadership and the development community to improve the efficiency of fundraising and marketing strategies.

● Lead efforts to collaboratively work with all University staff (inside and outside development) as an internal consultant to define quantitative analytics needs and guide team to meet those needs.

● Work with the AVP of DS3 to actively seek and collect marketing and benchmarking data that supports the business processes/outcomes of U-M’s fundraising efforts.

● Supervise and train Data Science and Data Engineering staff. Oversee and coordinate collaborative interdepartmental advanced analytics projects within the Office of University Development (OUD). Updated 8/31/2021 1

● Help lead collaboration efforts with marketing, annual giving, and major gift fundraisers to offer decision and data support and to promote the cultivation of prospects at the appropriate levels and through the appropriate channels.

● Actively seek and collect benchmarking data from peers and industry sources that supports the business processes/outcomes of U-M’s fundraising efforts.

● Lead efforts to promote and support data-driven decision making within the development community.

● Serve as a senior member of the Development Services and Strategic Solutions team. Serve on internal committees and attend relevant meetings, as needed.

● Lead efforts to plan and set Analytics Department goals that assist in meeting DS3’s overall strategic plan. Participate in efforts to tie Analytics and to DS3 and OUD’s strategic plans.

● Lead efforts to position the Data Science & Decision Support team as an industry leader and work to build collaborative partnerships with peers that allow us to collectively identify, inform, and solve strategic problems that face our institutions.

Posted Sep 17, 2021, 5:44 AM UTC