Senior Data & Business Intelligence Lead
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understands that they belong to a community that is vital in
advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all
stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our
students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for
celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an
employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize
your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and
enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds
like you, you've come to the right place. Learn more:
https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.
Major Duties
Under general supervision, the Senior Data & Business
Intelligence role supports University Advancement Services through
data governance, business intelligence, reporting, analytics,
prospect research, and advancement technology. The incumbent
strengthens fundraising operations by improving data quality,
developing actionable insights, supporting donor strategy, and
advancing reporting tools that inform planning, engagement,
stewardship, and campaign outcomes.
- Develops, implements, and maintains systems, processes, and
data structures that support prospect management, moves management,
and fundraising operations, ensuring effective tracking of prospect
identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation,
engagement, and stewardship activities.
Serves as a subject matter expert during prospect strategy
sessions, portfolio reviews, and fundraising planning meetings,
providing data-driven recommendations to optimize prospect
portfolios and fundraising outcomes.
Provides data driven fundraising projections, pipeline
analyses, forecasting models, and strategic recommendations to
advancement leadership to support planning and
decision-making.
Develops and applies advanced data mining, segmentation,
predictive analytics and modeling techniques to identify patterns,
trends, and opportunities using Tableau, SQL, Power BI, and other
related analytical platforms.
Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of biographical,
professional, financial, philanthropic, and organizational
information to support data-driven donor strategy development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four
years of relevant experience. Additional experience which
demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and
abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education
on a year-for-year basis.
- An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for
the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of advancement data systems, prospect
management practices, fundraising operations, data governance, and
business intelligence tools, with the ability to develop systems,
processes, dashboards, reporting structures, and forecasting models
that support prospect identification, pipeline analysis, donor
engagement, stewardship, and strategic fundraising decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve data quality,
apply analytics and emerging technologies, partner with campus
technology stakeholders, and provide training, consultation, and
data-driven recommendations that strengthen reporting practices,
prospect strategy, operational efficiency, and reliable use of
constituent and fundraising data.
- Advanced knowledge of business intelligence, data mining,
segmentation, predictive analytics, reporting, and data
visualization tools, including Tableau, SQL, Power BI, and related
platforms, with the ability to develop executive dashboards,
forecasting models, performance metrics, and actionable reports
that support fundraising strategy, campaign planning, portfolio
management, and institutional decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive prospect research
and analysis using biographical, professional, financial,
philanthropic, and organizational information to assess donor
capacity, affinity, engagement, and solicitation readiness, while
preparing prospect profiles, presenting strategic recommendations,
and promoting ethical research practices, data integrity, and
compliance with applicable policies and standards.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- The university offers an excellent benefits package, including
but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement &
savings, tuition waiver, and more.
- Classification: 0405 / Data Analytics Developer III /
1
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $7284 - $9237 per month,
dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for
this classification is: $7,284 - $10,611 per month.
- HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May
include evenings and weekends.
- This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary
period.
- The position is currently hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days
remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or
operational needs.
General Information
- Applications received through September 16,
2026 will be considered in the initial review and review
of applications will continue until the position is filled.
- This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State
Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business
operations reside within the State of California and prohibits
hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of
California.
- Please note: California State University,
Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management
positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized
to work for any employer in the United States.
- Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required
to disclose whether they have received a final administrative
decision or final judicial decision determining that they have
committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online
application. To apply and for more detailed information on the
application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who
are accessing campus facilities at any university location be
immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and
that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity
(on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department
of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition,
and other relevant indications and comply with other safety
measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination
based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender
Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression,
Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition,
Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity
(including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed,
Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual
Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination
policy is outlined in the
Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be
provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by
contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.
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