Philanthropy Specialist (Data)

The Decision Science & Analytics team is dedicated to building an end-to-end analytics solution to provide business insights, improve decision-making and provide empirical assessment of performance at the institutional, divisional and team levels with respect to constituent engagement and philanthropy.    

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Philanthropy Specialist (Data) to play a key role in supporting varied projects across the Decision Science & Analytics department. This role requires a dynamic, results-oriented individual who can provide on-demand support for initiatives related to analytics, reporting, business solutions, project management, prospect development, and campaign management. The ideal candidate should have experience in Salesforce, data management, and data quality, along with proficiency in data mining techniques. Previous experience in nonprofit philanthropy is preferred. The role demands an individual with project management skills who can adapt to dynamic work environments and contribute to the department's success.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Programmatic Project Execution (60%)

Consistently deliver skillful execution of team-specific work with an eye toward continuous improvement, while being aware of the impact of the team's work on and in partnership with others.   

• Lead and support various projects related to decision science and analytics teams.

• Utilize project management tools to track progress, manage timelines, and communicate updates to stakeholders.

• Manage data within Salesforce, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and quality.

• Design and implement data management best practices, including data cleansing, validation, and migration.

Collaboration and Teaming (20%)

Work co-operatively with all stakeholders, contribute to the success of collaborative work teams and support completion of initiative or project to achieve stated goals. 

• Works with stakeholders to identify the business requirements and expected outcomes.

• Works with and alongside other analysts, suggesting other solutions of interest to client business processes and/or decisions.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.

• Communicates and works with business subject matter experts.

Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

Display social awareness, professional etiquette, and the ability to interact and build rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Create an environment where yours and others' ideas, experiences, perspectives, contributions, and well-being are valued. Take personal responsibility for enabling an environment that supports fair and equal contributions.

• Work with team leaders and members to solve analytics problems and document results and methodologies.

• Work with team members to ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy innovative tools and resources that enhance divisional strategies.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required: One year of clerical, office, administrative, organizational, or related support experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Preferred: Experience in manipulating large datasets and using databases, Salesforce, SQL, project management, data management, and reporting, with a focus on nonprofit philanthropy. Proficiency in data science tools and Power BI or other data visualization tools. Viable understanding of information systems. Ability to communicate with end-users, effectively understanding their needs and communicating appropriate expectations to them. Adaptable to change and able to interact with co-workers and end-users in a positive manner.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. ~~~

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 171520

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 77,000

• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Remote

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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