Data Analytics Manager
The Advancement Services Office is looking for a Data Analytics Manager reporting to the Director of Advancement Services. This is a central position that is based on the Beirut campus with occasional commuting to the Byblos campus.
Role Summary
The Data Analytics Manager is responsible for leading the data analytics initiatives for the Institutional Advancement entity, by providing insights to drive fundraising, alumni relations, and growth. S/he will develop and implement processes to enhance the integrity, reliability, and validity of the Institutional Advancement’s database and provide actionable insights and data-driven solutions through high quality analysis and reporting.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
- Develops and implements data strategies and processes to improve database integrity, reliability, and validity
- Implements best practices for data management, ensuring accurate and consistent data collection, storage, and usage
- Analyzes donor, alumni, and stakeholder data to identify trends and opportunities using advanced analytics techniques
- Translates data insights into comprehensive recommendations that highlight key findings and trends, offering recommendations for strategic actions
- Creates and manage strategic dashboards to track performance, provide insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making
- Utilizes data visualization techniques to present complex data in a clear, actionable format for stakeholders using advanced tools and techniques
- Ensures consistency and quality of performance, providing guidance and support to team members as needed
- Collaborates with advancement team to support fundraising campaigns and engagement efforts
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging data technologies to enhance analysis
- Oversees team performance to ensure productivity, efficiency, work quality, and adherence to company policies
- Performs other duties pertaining to this job as assigned
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 8 years of work experience in data science, out of which 4 in data analytics, database management and reporting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R)
- Competence with data visualization tools and methodologies (e.g., Tableau, Power BI or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
- Strong team management abilities
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting data findings to diverse audiences
Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy8@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.
Closing date for accepting applications is Thursday, November 29, 2024.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.