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Executive Director Of Business Intelligence & Analytics

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Executive Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics. Reporting to the Vice President for Technology and Innovation and Chief Technology Officer, the Executive Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics is responsible for leading the teams responsible for transforming advancement data into actionable insights that drive strategy, performance, and philanthropic growth across the University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) and affiliated campuses.

This role will provide strategic direction for the design, governance, and delivery of UTFI's enterprise business intelligence (BI) ecosystem, ensuring that data is trusted, accessible, and actionable.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Develop and execute an enterprise data and analytics strategy aligned with UTFI's technology roadmap and advancement goals. Serve as the Foundation's senior leader for all BI and analytics initiatives, shaping how data is used to measure performance, guide donor strategy, and drive organizational outcomes. Partner with the Vice President for Technology & Innovation, Central Services, and campus leadership to define enterprise reporting priorities and ensure analytics directly support fundraising and engagement success.
• Enterprise Data Governance & Stewardship: Oversee the integrity, quality, and governance of advancement data across systems of record, including Salesforce/Kindsight, Microsoft Fabric, and the UTFI Data Warehouse. Collaborate with the AVP of Data Integrity & User Support to maintain consistent data policies, standards, and stewardship practices across the organization. Ensure compliance with institutional, legal, and privacy requirements in all data management and reporting activities.
• Analytics Innovation and Enablement: Lead the development of enterprise dashboards, predictive models, and analytic tools that provide forward-looking insights into donor behavior, campaign performance, and advancement outcomes. Drive the integration of advanced analytics, AI, and data visualization to support continuous improvement and innovation in advancement strategy. Oversee the migration and modernization of data architecture to support scalable analytics, automation, and real-time insights across campuses.
• Operational Excellence and Team Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Business Intelligence team and Data Scientist. Foster professional growth through mentoring, training, and leadership development opportunities for BI team members. Define and track performance metrics that measure the effectiveness of advancement programs and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration and Executive Engagement: Serve as a strategic advisor to UTFI campus leadership, providing high-impact data insights for donor stewardship, campaign planning, and strategic decision-making. Partner with vice chancellors, campus advancement teams, and functional leaders to align analytics deliverables with institutional goals. Represent UTFI in UT System-wide data strategy initiatives and professional consortiums focused on analytics and advancement innovation.

Qualifications

The candidate who fills the Executive Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics position is required to have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience of progressively responsible experience in business intelligence, analytics, or enterprise data strategy within complex organizations
• Proven success leading teams responsible for BI development, data modeling, data warehousing, and analytics enablement
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations for executive audiences
• Expertise in BI and data platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server Suite (SSMS, SSAS, SSIS), Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate data into compelling stories that inform strategy.
• Commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of UTFI's mission through data-driven excellence

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position. Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 5 years of experience.

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master's degree
• Familiarity with advancement, fundraising, or higher-education data models preferred

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before November 13, 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate. When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Questions about the search may be directed to ...@utfi.org.

Target Start Date: January 2026

Benefits: The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.