Hybrid (2 or more days per week on-site)
Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Bay Area employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.
The Office of Development (OOD) advances Stanford’s mission by raising philanthropic support from alumni, parents, families, friends, and institutional funders. Working in concert with volunteers and academic leaders, OOD staff members strive to accelerate Stanford’s purposeful impact in the world. Stanford is committed to a donor-centric approach to development. Every member of the Office of Development staff plays a role in providing the university’s donors with the service and attention that ensures an exceptionally positive and fulfilling philanthropic experience.
The Engagement and Outreach team is a unit within OOD. The team leads the strategy and development of key volunteer leadership and engagement initiatives across the university. It works with units within OOD and across the university to identify volunteer opportunities, develop strategies for engagement, and manage the administration and development of cross-campus volunteer bodies. It works closely with university leadership, school and unit leaders, and external constituents to design and develop outreach efforts and programming that facilitate the delivery of key messaging and engagement around the Stanford Vision.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Engagement & Outreach, the Data Analysis Manager will lead enterprise-wide data management, analysis, and reporting for volunteer and engagement initiatives across the OOD Engagement and Outreach team. This individual will serve as a partner and leader in developing evidence-driven decision-making to support the Office of Development and Stanford External Relations’ outreach efforts, including projects designed in service to the university’s fundraising campaign.
In this role you will:
- Pull complex data lists to help inform opportunities to engage emerging audiences across the lifespan of the university’s campaign. Clean and transform data as required to deliver actionable information. Identify new sources of data and methods to improve collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs, and tables) from data sources. Generate reports and present key findings, trends, and insights to internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and key volunteers. Use reports and analyses to identify challenges and recommend actions to resolve complex issues that often span unit and organizational boundaries.
- Explore data from multiple angles, determine meaning behind the data, and recommend ways to apply the data.
- Help communicate, convey, and visualize informed conclusions and recommendations across an organization’s leadership structure in a manner to “tell the story” behind the data and influence how organization approaches the challenge.
- May delineate the information to be gathered, collect data at the project inception, prescribe how to structure the data, and specify the data warehousing structure for future access.
- May need to collaborate with other organizations to gather data. Proactively seek and locate data, including outside benchmarks or comparative data, to support or refute proposed decisions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.
- In-depth knowledge and experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software. Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence and/or Salesforce Reporting strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience querying, processing, analyzing, and reporting on large data sets.
- Demonstrated skill transforming data using programming languages such as Python, R or SQL.
- Ability to tell stories with data to present data clearly to non-technical audiences using data visualization software such as Tableau, Excel, SPSS, or similar software in conjunction with strong verbal ability.
- Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.
- Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question and to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.
- Extensive experience in and strong passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with data.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to positively convey findings and influence senior leadership & faculty.
The expected pay range for this position is $87,000-$126,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is For You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.