Director of Application Development and Business Intelligence

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive meaningful impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and teamwork intersect?

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations is excited to announce an opportunity for a Director of Application Development and Business Intelligence .

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development Administration, you'll lead a dynamic team of 9 talented application developers and business intelligence specialists .

Together, you'll shape the future of advancement and alumni relations systems, ensuring they align with our strategic vision and fundraising priorities.

Your expertise will be critical in enhancing our operations, fostering data-driven decision-making, and strengthening our connections across the University, in the following areas :

Application Development

• Manage priorities and oversee software application and CRM reporting projects.
• Support data warehouse development.
• Collaborate with units, users, and other university offices to find solutions for enhancements and implement new technologies to support fundraising priorities.

Business Intelligence

• Serve as a subject matter expert for reporting and data analysis projects.
• Ensure data integrity in the university's donor, member, and alumni database.

This position typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher and 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate will also have :

• Proven leadership experience in managing application development projects.
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with technology implementations in Higher Education or a similar complex environment.
• Experience in exploring stakeholders needs and guiding the innovative design and implementation of data structures and reporting to answer complex questions.
• Familiarity with relational database development and programming.
• Experience with business intelligence tools and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for driving positive change.
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM development, administration, and reporting is preferred.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position.

Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR).

Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of over 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back.

Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu .

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Penn State is a diverse and exciting institution that embraces individual uniqueness, fosters a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, and engages all individuals to help them thrive : equity.psu.edu .

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. The salary range for this position is : $109,300.00 - $164,000.00.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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