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The Advancement Information Specialist (AIS)willbe responsible forthedevelopmentanddesignoftimely,easilyreadable,detailed, and analytic summary reports to stakeholders and various positions within DAR.In addition, the AIS will interpret users’ business needs then translate and assemble the reports to management or users of Salesforce.
AbouttheWorkUnit
The Departmentof Developmentand AlumniRelations(DAR) assists VanderbiltUniversity insecuring the resources, both human and financial, that are required to achieve its mission and goals.The Department is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals and organizations whose charitable objectives are consistent with those of Vanderbilt University’s teaching and research programs. You can visit our website for more information:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/dar/
KeyFunctionsandExpectedPerformance:
Utilize SnowflakeSQL,Tableau,and Salesforceindesigningandexecutingdatatoprovide solutions for reporting requirements for DAR.
Meetand collaborate with DARstaff to interpretbusinessneedsandofferany additional analysis to attain the users end goals.
Providead-hocreportsanddataanalysisroutinelyandmeetrequired deadlines.
Ensure ahighqualityofaccuracy indata reported.
ProvidetechnicalsupporttousersandteammembersofSalesforce reporting.
Lookbeyondsymptomsto uncover underlying causes ofproblemsand identify ways toresolve them.
Demonstrateasenseofownership,focusingonanddrivingcriticalissuesto closure.
DemonstratestrongunderstandingoftheSalesforcedatatoidentifyandelevate opportunities.
Handlesensitivedonor,parent,friend,and studentinformationinthestrictest confidence, according to departmental and institutional policies.
WorkcooperativelywithDevelopment andAlumniRelations colleagues.
MaintainstrongandeffectiverelationshipswithVanderbiltfacultyandstaffexternalto DAR.
Performotherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasassigned.
Supervisory Relationships:
Thispositiondoesnothavesupervisoryresponsibility;this positionreportsadministrativelyand functionally to the Executive Director of Advancement Information Services and Reporting
WorkEnvironment:
This position will be a hybridrolebasedin the Nashville, TN area.The expectation is to be intheoffice1dayperweek or more depending on business needs.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, is necessary
ExperienceandSkills
2 years of relevant data analyst experience, or the equivalent, is preferred
StrongSQL experience
DataVisualizationexperience,Tableau preferred
Superiorverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsare necessary
Abilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentinthehandlingofconfidential information
Abilityto usecurrent computertechnology,suchasWindows,Excel,Word,Teams,Snowflake SQL, and Salesforce
Theideal candidatewillbe ahighlymotivated,professionalteamplayer withcourteous interpersonal skills and an excellent customer service attitude
Candidatemust alsohave the capacitytoperformin an intellectuallyrigorous andcomplex academic environment
Theabilitytoapplysoundjudgmentinallsituationsis required,asareexcellentorganizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail
Abilityto workindependently,takeinitiative,managemultipleprojects simultaneously,meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities are essential
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
