Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

As we approach the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission to advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience!

The (Senior) Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer reports to the Associate Director, Systems Management & Data Analysis. This role is part of the University Advancement (UA) Reporting team and works with the business application users to plan, prioritize, and determine requirements for a variety of reporting, data integration, and analytical projects. In this role, you will design, analyze, code, document, implement, and support in-house and vendor applications, database technologies, and reporting tools to meet UA's business needs. This includes a knowledge of Blackbaud CRM, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Blackbaud Data Warehouse, T-SQL, Visual Studio, and Microsoft Power BI. You will collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality and cost-effective business intelligence solutions.

In conjunction with Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Reporting team, you will be responsible for interpreting and verifying business requirements, writing technical requirements, writing and performing test plans, and writing documentation. You will work in various capacities, including managing and planning project assignments, providing primary support for troubleshooting Blackbaud CRM issues, developing design and technical specifications, and working closely with the technical aspects of implementations and upgrades. This role also supports data integrity initiatives and assists with data integrations between systems.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a meticulous self-starter with advanced knowledge of SQL and BI development tools, preferably using SSRS or a similar platform. Experience with Blackbaud CRM is preferred. Must have advanced knowledge of development and alumni transactional systems, and broad knowledge of industry best practices in data reporting and data modeling.

You must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, a respect for the confidentiality of donor records, and a customer service focus. To be successful, you must balance competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment. A commitment to Jesuit Catholic education and the goals of Boston College is critical.

A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience required.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations. Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:

Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer: $78,120 - $97,650 (1-5 years of experience developing database objects, preferably with SQL) Sr Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer: $95,120 - $118,900 (5+ years of experience developing database objects, preferably with SQL)

The Office of University Advancement supports Boston College's mission by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to building diverse teams reflecting our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.