Executive Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic direction for the design, governance, and delivery of business Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develops and executes UTK Advancement's data and analytics strategy, aligning it with the division's fundraising and engagement goals. Partners with Central Services and campus leadership to define reporting priorities while championing a culture of data trust and stewardship. Oversees the integrity, quality, and governance of advancement data, collaborating with UTFI's BI team to maintain consistent standards and practices. Ensures compliance with institutional, legal, and privacy requirements, and builds secure, role-based data access frameworks for internal and campus stakeholders.

Leads the UTK Advancement BI team, providing strategic and operational direction across reporting, data science, and data architecture. Elevates the team's use of data visualizations to make insights more accessible and actionable. Fosters professional growth through mentoring, training, and leadership development opportunities for team members. Defines and tracks performance metrics that measure both program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Leads the development of dashboards, predictive models, and analytic tools that deliver forward-looking insights into donor behavior and campaign performance. Drives the integration of advanced analytics, AI, and data visualization to fuel continuous improvement and innovation. Modernizes data architecture and collaborates with campus teams and vendors to expand analytics capabilities division-wide. Delivers high-impact data insights for donor stewardship, campaign planning, and strategic decision-making, keeping all deliverables aligned with the division's goals.