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- Analyze complex sets of data for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information to inform business decisions and processes.
- Designs, develops, documents, and implements data solutions (ETL pipelines, tools, datasets, etc.).
- Mentor analysts and run internal workshops on best practices, serving as a resident expert in data models and statistical analysis within the Advancement office.
- Monitors and troubleshoots solutions - correcting failures, security, and performance issues in a timely manner.
- Perform data manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling in order to implement projects related to Advancement's internal data systems (Ellucian Advance AWA) and external sources.
- Perform data/technology discovery from new sources and third-party applications for data ingestion.
- Performs data profiling and analysis, data cleansing and validation in support of data solutions.
- Provides advanced technical support for production applications and dataflows.
- Tests and promotes work packages between non-production and production environments both independently, and with team members.
- Within ETL and data warehouse work, familiarity with expansion of snapshot tables and/or implementation of slowly changing dimension (SCD) type 2 methodology.
- Acts as the technical lead on critical CRM workstreams including, but not limited to Information Delivery and Integrations.
- Addresses TR1 and TR2 data migration exceptions.
- Assist in post-launch stabilization of Salesforce Ascend, Constituent Portal, etc.
- Participates in guided and independent testing sessions as deemed necessary.
- Partners with Information Technology Services (ITS) on the development and evolution of an Advancement Salesforce Data Warehouse (SFDW).
- Serve as a key member of Advancement Operations by providing technical knowledge and support of existing database practices, process flows, and reporting.
- Assist with creating complex reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau and/or SSRS to internal users and teams.
- Collaborates with stakeholders (internal technical and business teams) to understand processes and data requirements, updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
- Execute processes to run and evaluate the Information Services and Reporting (ISR) team's suite of data audit reports, correcting data errors programmatically when possible (i.e., when a manual review is not needed).
- Projections/forecasting for Fundraising Progress (FRP) and Campaign Progress.
- Serves as a key contributor of the Advancement Operations Data Quality Task Force (DQTF).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Three or more years of experience in Data Integration, Big Data, or Business Intelligence required.
- Experience must include: the development and maintenance of infrastructure that connects data sets; data manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis, and modeling.
- Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines by handling shifting priorities and multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of business requests and technology needs and translate those needs into solutions for colleagues across the division.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand new technical systems.
- Accuracy and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment are essential.
- Advocacy/Lobbying for needed access, permissions, and documentation from central IT.
- Eliciting and documenting requirements from stakeholders.
- Engaging in the Advancement Services and fundraising community (Involvement in AASP, APRA, CASE).
- Experience participating in a team-driven, deadline-oriented environment using project management tools and agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of the CASE Global Reporting Standards.
- Willingness and aptitude to work with ambiguity.
Data Engineer, Advancement Information Services - Chicago, United States - Loyola University Of Chicago
Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Data Engineer, Advancement Information Services
Position Number
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES
Location Code
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES (03635A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago Advancement Operations seeks a Data Engineer to serve as a key member of Information Services and Reporting (ISR) team to support key fundraising activities. The Data Engineer reports to the Director of Information Services and Reporting and serves as the technical translator between end users of Advancement technology and data and the internal / external resources for these services.
Data Warehousing / ETL Support (50%)
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Three or more years of experience in Data Integration, Big Data, or Business Intelligence required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
N/A
Computer Skills
Preferred skills included above in Duties and Responsibilities section.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
02/19/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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