Senior Director of Systems & Analytics

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Position Information

Posting date 09/08/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129684

Position Title Senior Director of Advancement Systems & Analytics

Hiring Range Minimum $149,900

Hiring Range Maximum $187,400

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

The Senior Director of Advancement Systems & Analytics ( ASA ) is a senior‐level leader responsible for setting and executing the enterprise vision for advancement technology, data, and analytics in support of Medical & Healthcare Advancement ( MHA ). Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement Administration, this role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the systems, data governance, reporting, and analytical capabilities that underpin fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship across Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine.

As a trusted strategic partner to MHA , member affiliates, DH IT and Geisel Computing, DH and Geisel Finance, Dartmouth College Advancement, and institutional leadership, the Senior Director ensures that advancement information systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational policies, architecture, and priorities. This role elevates data as a strategic asset, fostering a culture in which insights are accessible, actionable, and trusted, enabling leaders and frontline fundraisers to make informed decisions and drive philanthropic impact.

In a period of rapid organizational growth, the Senior Director plays a critical role in leading change management efforts across MHA , establishing scalable governance, policies, and business processes that support expansion while maintaining consistency, compliance, and operational discipline.

The Senior Director leads a multidisciplinary team spanning advancement systems, analytics, and reporting, including oversight of the Associate Director of Gift Recording who leads the Gift Recording team. Through this reporting relationship, the Senior Director provides strategic guidance for gift processing, records management, financial reconciliation, and downstream advancement operations that depend on high‐quality data, strong internal controls, and reliable systems. Through thoughtful governance, collaboration, and innovation, the role balances long‐term strategy with operational excellence in a complex, distributed environment.

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelors in Information Systems, Computer or Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in advancement technology, fundraising systems, data management, or analytics.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing technical or analytical teams in higher education, academic medicine, healthcare philanthropy, or complex nonprofit environments.

• Demonstrated success leading and optimizing advancement CRM ecosystems (e.g., Blackbaud CRM /RE NXT , Salesforce, Ellucian…