Data Systems Analyst

Position Summary: The Data Systems Analyst serves as the interface between Fuller’s ITS team and the Foundation’s development team to support the advancement goals of the Foundation on behalf of Fuller Theological Seminary. The role upholds best practices in data management, analytics, and reporting, and assists in maintaining and coordinating data entry and systems. This position also works closely with the Foundation’s leadership, IT service providers, and Fuller Seminary staff on information system related activities. Fuller’s ITS team informs protocol and policies for the Foundation’s database to ensure compatibility and consistency across the institution's records.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Fuller’s ITS team and the Data Services Manager to document, maintain, and implement business requirements, processes, and data definitions to support advancement and development efforts.
• Oversee data business flow protocols, data policies and data governance to ensure that all users input constituent data correctly and consistently and all systems are coordinated.
• Analyze and interpret information contained in the database and other advancement systems and translate into usable, actionable data and reports for the formation and execution of fundraising strategies and measures of advancement performance.
• Partner with Foundation staff to identify reporting and data analysis needs as required for departmental decisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry for database or other system updates as well as bulk data imports and exports, maintaining data integrity and quality.
• Serve as the primary contact for user training and user experience, including data entry protocols and procedures, of the Ellucian Advance CRM and other platforms.

Requirements and Qualifications

• This is a full-time, hybrid position; schedule to be determined in consultation with the supervisor.
• Preference will be given to candidates in the greater Los Angeles area.
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, information technology, or equivalent experience desired; minimum two - three years working experience with information technologies and business analysis.
• Experience working in nonprofit organizations and/or higher education advancement or development is required.
• Experience in advancement business analysis, data modeling, data architecture, and business intelligence preferred.
• Strong knowledge, experience, and proficiency expected in the following: Microsoft Dynamics, understanding of Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge and experience with nonprofit finance is a plus.
• Strong research and critical thinking skills in technology tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative-taking with strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet firm deadlines.
• Must stay current with innovative technology industry trends.
• Commitment to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of all donor/constituent information.
• Background check required.
• Anti-harassment training for employees and supervisors is mandatory upon hire.
• An organizational wide performance review process is required for all employees and a required task of all supervisors along with regular 1:1 meetings with their direct reports.

Commitment to Foundation’s Values

Expectations:

• Share a commitment to our mission and purpose.
• Make quality service a top priority.
• Must contribute to a culture of trust and respect and adhere to our guiding principles of collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to excellence.
• Be a team-player who also works independently.