About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU), a private university, is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 12,900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University.

At the University of Denver, we’re doing higher education our way: authentic to the Rocky Mountain Wests confident optimism and pragmatic independence. It sets us apart. We’re preparing young people to be the solutions in their own stories, empowering them to face uncertainty with confidence and uncommon sense.

We’re fiercely ambitious and forward-thinking, surpassing all expectations to redefine success and how to achieve it. And we’re true to our mission as a top-tier private institution dedicated to making the world a better place – contributing to our communities and making positive change in the world.

About DU Advancement

The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education, developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations, development, and student and alumni career services, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.

The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success depends on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.

Position Summary

As a member of the Advancement division’s Strategic Analytics & Prospect Development (SAPD) team, the Business Analyst’s role is to use data to create and share insights and support the Advancement team in embracing a culture of measurement where all team members are supported in developing data literacy and using quantitative and qualitative data to guide their work. This position performs various tasks: partnering with colleagues in fundraising, alumni engagement, and career services to identify reporting needs, analyze existing reports, and create new systems for analyzing data, tracking progress, and improving processes. The Business Analyst must be able to offer consultative support and develop new reports and processes that are accurate, clear, accessible, and replicable.

Essential Functions

Strategic Collaboration & Training

• Collaborate with colleagues throughout Advancement to identify opportunities to use reporting and analytics to guide strategy, track work, and measure outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison and consistent partner to select groups within Advancement to ensure their reporting needs are met and provide guidance and support for analysis.
• Areas of reporting include alumni engagement, fundraising activities, moves management, pipeline reporting, career services, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with University IT to continuously improve data structures and reporting data sources.
• Train end-users on how to access reports, locate documentation, and appropriately use reports and dashboards.
• Provide support for survey development and analysis.

Documentation &Quality Control

• Create documentation including data definitions and meta-data to ensure that both report users and BIA colleagues understand how report fields and parameters are defined and calculated.
• Provide quality control for reports and queries developed by other BIA team members.

Project Management & Process Improvement

• Lead and contribute to business process analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide leadership in the implementation of identified process improvements.
• Manage reporting projects independently from inception to completion.
• Follow up with report users to maintain reports and make adaptations in response to changing operations and strategies.
• Track work and communicate project progress and statuses in BIA’s task management solution, Asana.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic discussions, connecting the science of research with the art of relationship building.
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a team and promote partnership, while also working independently, setting priorities, juggling tasks as needed, and completing projects within specified timeframes amidst a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks and concurrent priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to use reporting tools such as Cognos, Tableau, SSRS, Visual Studio, or SPSS to create and deliver end-user reports.
• Flexible and highly organized self-starter with a curious mind for data/reporting.
• Must be able to gather, transform, and present data in an organized and meaningful way. Must be able to communicate technical problems to non-technical professional staff.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of curiosity and critical thinking.

Required Qualifications

We welcome applications from all candidates, including first-generation applicants and individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as veterans, those with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We strongly encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum requirements listed below and are enthusiastic about the work.

• Bachelors degree in quantitative research methods, statistics, business, higher education, or related social science field or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification)
• 3 years of experience working with complex datasets, including data collection and preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience supporting and training business users in an administrative system, program, or process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in quantitative research methods, statistics, business, higher education, or related social science field.
• Experience supporting report programming in a non-profit organization and/or higher education setting.
• SQL programming experience.
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.
• Microsoft CRM Dynamics software experience.
• Use of reporting tools such as Cognos, Tableau, SSRS, Visual Studio, or SPSS to create and deliver end-user reports.
• Experience with process mapping, process analysis, project management, or data mining.

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

Physical Activities

• Ability to use a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends as required. This position is eligible for full remote work.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 24, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.