"Development Operations Analyst"

Position Overview

The Business Operations Analyst provides operational and administrative support to the Associate Vice President (AVP) and their leadership team. This position is responsible for tracking fundraising progress, monitoring performance dashboards, preparing budget and strategy updates, coordinating communications and meetings, managing calendars and arranging travel. The role also supports special projects, assists with data collection and reporting, and collaborates with partners across Advancement to ensure alignment with unit priorities. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment.

All members of Advancement are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values. The Office of Advancement is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

Duties and Responsibilities

55%

Monitors progress toward fundraising goals and maintains performance dashboards. Prepares regular status updates and summary reports for the AVP and leadership team. Assists with college/unit goal-setting process, annual planning, and training efforts for fundraiser managers.

Tracks progress on college/unit fundraising strategies. Provides updates to development leadership (Associate VP, AVP, Senior Executive Director). Coordinates with colleagues across Advancement to align unit fundraising activity with institutional goals. Manages budget tracking and reconciliation, ensuring expenditures align with approved allocations. Works with colleges/units during budget season to review and process requests. Drafts and prepares communications from the AVP and their leadership team to Deans, Directors, and unit leaders. Develops talking points, briefing documents, and presentation materials. Creates project status presentations for delivery to internal and external stakeholders.

30%

Coordinates scheduling and meeting logistics for the Associate VP, Assistant VP and Senior Executive Director. Arranges travel as needed. Provides operational support for leadership team initiatives and discussions.

10%

Provides support for special projects such as benchmarking, prospect development, and pilot initiatives. Collaborates with partners across Advancement (Estate and Planned Giving, Principal Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Experience) to support strategic initiatives.

Assists with analyzing data to identify opportunities that align with institutional priorities.

5%

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 2 years of experience in business operations, administrative support, project management, or related field.
• Experience coordinating complex schedules, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements.
• Experience developing reports and presentations for leadership.

Desired Qualifications

Were committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills and experiences and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly

• Experience in fundraising or institutional advancement within a large university and/or academic medical center setting.
• Knowledge of fundraising concepts or performance tracking in a nonprofit or academic setting.
• Experience managing budgets, including preparation, tracking, and reporting.
• Familiarity with data analysis and dashboards.

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the vibrant, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Sub-function: Business Operations

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2