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Overview As part of University Advancement Data Strategy and Innovation team, the role of the Associate Director, Data Science is to turn data into tactical information and knowledge by applying statistical, algorithmic, mining and visualization techniques. Data Strategy and Innovation plays a critical strategic role within Advancement, providing the analytical framework, data architecture, application development, and tools for data-driven decision making at all levels of the organization. The person in this role should be a creative thinker and propose innovative ways to look at problems that can be used to make sound organizational decisions. The Associate Director, Data Science will need to be able to present their findings and communicate data in ways that can be easily understood by their business counterparts. Working with the department Executive Director, this role will supervise the activities of the data science team and provide management of day to day functional operations. This position is a hands-on role, requiring active involvement in day-to-day technical operations, problem-solving, and project execution in addition to management responsibilities.In addition, this position will serve as a liaison to other teams within University Advancement - acting as a lead and driving strategic planning to successfully execute analytics strategies and solutions in support of the University fundraising and engagement operations. Responsibilities Statistical Modeling and Technical Exploration Utilizing a combination of business focus, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and programming knowledge, drive new innovations and data exploration Develop recommendation engines or automated lead scoring systems to drive our prospect management strategy and marketing segmentation, utilizing machine learning techniques Work with structured data and drive innovation in unstructured data architecture and analysis Work with statistical programming language, like R or Python, and database querying language like PL/SQL Utilize innovative approaches to drive knowledge, incorporate and promote a big data environment. Identify what data is available and relevant, including internal and external data sources, leveraging new data collection processes such as social media and web analytics Communication, Mentoring and Analytics Implementation Work with business users to define desired outcomes and business requirements of analyses, data visualization and other reporting Provide expertise on mathematical concepts for broader applied analytics and inspire the adoption of advanced analytics and data science across the Advancement Office Describe findings or the way techniques work to audiences, both technical and non-technical, effectively using presentation tools such as data visualization, PowerPoint and documentation to drive strategic decision making and understanding of business analytics at all levels of the organization Assist in addressing daily operational questions as needed, identify critical process improvement areas and collaborate in developing procedures and solutions for enhancing a high level of customer service Staff Management Serve as the team lead for projects and priorities of the data science team, working closely with the Executive Director, Prospect, Engagement, and Data Strategy to ensure projects are aligned with department and Advancement priorities Responsible for the hiring and professional development of staff including training, mentoring, and identifying goals, objectives and metrics Responsible for performance management of staff and monitoring of activity and metrics Other related tasks as assigned Best Practices & Strategy Working closely with Data Strategy and Innovation team members, conceive of and contribute to strategies and best practices in maintaining a comprehensive, reliable, and innovative data environment Review and recommend use of new technologies, vendor services and information sources. Keep abreast of news and relevant industry trends in support of the Office of Advancement Develop and maintain proficiency in using advanced analytic and database tools, internet resources, in-house data, and other references Qualifications 7+ years of professional experience required in an analytical or information specialist role within an academic, nonprofit, corporate or consulting setting. Deep understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, machine-learning approaches, clustering and classification techniques, and recommendation and optimization algorithms. Keen desire to solve business problems, and to find patterns and insights within structured and unstructured data. Expert in analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets with a variety of tools. Accomplished in the use of statistical analysis environments such as R, MATLAB, SPSS or SAS. Experience with BI tools such as Tableau. Having a good understanding of relational databases, warehouse design and architecture principles. Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark). Good scripting and programming skills (e.g. familiarity with SQL, Python, Java). Strong foundation in statistical, mathematical, predictive modeling as well as business strategy skills to build the algorithms necessary to ask the right questions and find effective answers. Familiar with disciplines such as: natural language processing, machine learning, conceptual modelling, statistical analysis, predictive modeling and hypothesis testing. Able to create examples, prototypes, demonstrations to help management better understand the work. Able to work autonomously. Proficiency at planning and setting meaningful objectives to meet office goals. Ability to articulate and promote goals and implement strategic plans. Education: Bachelor's Degree in operations research, applied statistics, data mining, machine learning, or a related quantitative discipline required. Preferred: Knowledge of Princeton's mission Experience in higher education Master's degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred Understanding of philanthropy (mission, practice, trends) and fundraising practices (the development cycle, prospect management policies and practices) preferred. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information. PI4bd262fb5-

Utah Transit Authority Description Help establish UTA's new Transit Commission! UTA is launching a new Transit Commission to provide oversight and guide the future of public transportation across Utah. This Commission represents a new governance structure, and this role will help build the foundation that supports its long-term success. As the Transit Commission Administrator, you will work directly with Commission members, executive leadership, and internal stakeholders to plan and coordinate public meetings, manage governance processes, and develop the systems and workflows that support Commission operations. You will organize high-profile meetings, coordinate complex schedules and materials, and serve as a key connector across leadership groups. If you are highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced executive environment, and motivated to help shape a new organizational function, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on UTA and the communities it serves. As the Transit Commission Administrator, you will: Administer all work associated with UTA's Transit Commission meetings and support. Develop and organize all public meetings of the Transit Commission. Manage projects that support meeting management functions and Commission meeting content. Act as a liaison between Transit Commission members and key internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with the Utah Code governing open and public meetings, including training Commission members on applicable requirements. Manage the work of others in planning and administering meeting functions. Partner with the Director on special projects and assignments and collaborate on initiatives of the Executive Director and Transit Commission. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: 2+ years of experience administering functions related to Commission-level activities and responsibilities, including administering open public meetings in a government setting and developing, analyzing, and communicating complex public policies or organizational strategies. Prior supervisory experience preferred; candidates with demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or project coordination experience will also be considered. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Knowledge & Skills: Specialized knowledge of Commission or equivalent governing body processes, including the ability to understand Commission interactions, summarize information relevant to UTA business, and act on information, data, and interests from disparate and diverse leaders in a highly time-sensitive environment. Establishes and maintains personal and professional credibility with political leaders, Commission members, senior staff, stakeholders, and constituents. Communicates information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; possesses a high level of competence in reading, understanding, listening to, comprehending, and translating complex information and salient messages. Uses technology to automate functions and process information efficiently and effectively. Uses an analytical, systematic, and logical approach to work and problem solving. Advanced proficiency preferred in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro. Ability to: Take accountability for the requirements of holding public meetings. Understand and operationalize the vision, strategy initiatives, and expectations of the Commission. Create processes, structures, and data requirements that comply with Open and Public Meeting requirements. Prepare documents using appropriate terminology and format. Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally. Organize information clearly and concisely. Decipher and prioritize requests and forward them to the appropriate staff. Work with minimal supervision and take initiative to achieve results. Work under pressure to meet executive requests while maintaining professional composure, exhibiting confidence, and defusing difficult situations. Make value-based decisions. Collaborate effectively without relying on positional authority. Respond to urgent requests and needs of the Commission. Handle multiple tasks and interruptions throughout the day. Adapt quickly to changing priorities based on urgent requests or needs of the Commission or executives. UTA Competencies: Communicates Effectively - Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily. Decision Making - Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seek input from others, and reach good decisions in a timely manner. Drives Results - Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results. Social Acumen - Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive. Develops Self & Others - Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. Ensures Fairness - Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice before reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining why and how decisions were made that impact them. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. - OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience. Pay Rate: 73,300.00 or more, depending on experience If interested, apply before: Friday, July 17th, :59 PM MST As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include: Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage). Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children. 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA. 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year. Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching. Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment. Training, development, and career advancement opportunities. Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment). Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children. Employee assistance program - includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc. UTA Well - a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals. Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness. Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile. Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet's health and needs). PM21 Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at . A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required. Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. PId-7785

Overview The Director, Data Governance and Security is a member of the Data Strategy & Innovation team within University Advancement. Data Strategy & Innovation is dedicated to housing, managing, analyzing, and disseminating information and data to inform Advancement strategy, foster strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and campus partners, and promote effective integration. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Data Strategy & Innovation, the Director will be responsible for supporting University Advancement's engagement efforts and overseeing an enterprise-wide role-based approach to data access through data governance, data management, and data security policies and practices. This job requires initiative, critical judgment, discretion, and strong technical, writing, and communications skills. Responsibilities Data Governance Manage a transparent and consistent approach to role-based access to alumni and donor data within Advancement systems. Develop and maintain policies for the governance and management of data access. This includes the timely update of all confidentiality agreement and related documents, and issuing and tracking of signoff by relevant constituencies. Work closely with OGC to confirm relevance, accuracy and applicability to all process related forms and documents. Maintain roles and responsibilities related to data access and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of Advancement's alumni data. Oversee internal process and identify process improvements for administering access to alumni and donor data, ensuring requests are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain a data governance framework that aligns with the University (as defined by the UDO) and Advancement's objectives and data strategy. Platform Security Work with CISO office to establish roadmap for application, information and data security tools and policies as they relate to Advancement. Ensure alignment with OIT and CISO strategic planning Oversee deployment and communication of new tools and policies to ensure that Advancement systems and data are secured to the greatest extent possible Maintain and update security roles aligned with University business needs and University policy Serve as a liaison between business and functional areas and technology to ensure that business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined and communicated Facilitate the development and implementation of data protection standards and adoption requirements for all designated users of alumni and donor data Data Management Set, communicate, and provide direction on data integrity protocols, data hygiene standards, and data management strategies Collaborate with Data Strategy & Innovation colleagues to ensure that alumni and donor data is used in a manner that is consistent with laws and regulations, as well as University policies on data security and privacy Establish, communicate and manage record retention policy in alignment with Advancement and University policies Work closely with Advancement's data management and reporting teams to support the foundation for data-driven decision-making Partner with Data Strategy & Innovation leadership to identify, develop, and execute large scale advancement data management initiatives Maintain systems to monitor quality control and oversight of data collection and entry in order to adequately meet the data management needs of Advancement Participate in cross-functional teams and projects, ensuring thorough documentation of processes and knowledge sharing, while maintaining clear and consistent communication Continually assess and improve the data management program to adapt to changing needs, technologies, and regulatory environments Special Projects Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required 8+ years of relevant practical experience Proficiency with technology and systems Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes Excellent written and oral communication skills Discretion in dealing with highly confidential material Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism and initiative Excellent attention to detail; accuracy, flexibility and demonstrated ability to be proactive and to prioritize tasks Strong problem-solving, data gathering and organizational skills Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), CRM databases, ability to learn and manage alumni database information Customer service orientation Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions based on established policies and procedures, and ability to interact with department staff, University Advancement staff and campus partners Commitment to University Advancement's mission to inform, involve, and inspire Princeton's global community of alumni and friends, and adhering to its guiding principles of High Performance, Innovation, Civility, and Collaboration. Preferred Knowledge of Princeton's mission Experience in higher education Prior experience in an educational or fundraising setting a plus Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information. PI0a6476f85cbf-7631