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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Administrative Specialist
Job Summary:
Wisconsin Athletics and the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office are seeking a strategic, analytical, and innovative professional to serve as Associate Director of Development Strategy and Analytics. This position will leverage data-driven insights to strengthen donor engagement, optimize fundraising performance, and support revenue generation across Wisconsin Athletics.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director of Development Strategy and Analytics provides leadership for fundraising analytics, strategic reporting, business intelligence, and performance measurement initiatives within the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office. The position serves as a key partner to development leadership by transforming complex fundraising, donor, ticketing, and engagement data into actionable insights that drive fundraising strategy and decision-making.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
- Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies
- Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program
- Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems
Department:
Wisconsin Athletics, Development
Compensation:
The starting salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the nation's premier public employee retirement programs
- Badger gear and season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball, and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.
More benefits information can be found here.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of professional experience in analytics, business intelligence, fundraising operations, advancement services, strategic planning, or related fields.
- Advanced Excel skills and exceptional communication abilities required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in collegiate athletics, higher education advancement, nonprofit fundraising, Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, or similar analytics platforms.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Sports Management, Economics, Finance, Higher Education Administration, or a related field required.
- Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
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- Resume
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Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Eric Weycker (eweycker@wisc.edu)
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