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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Business Support Analyst III in Troy, New York
Business Support Analyst III
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Business, Accounting and Finance, Development and Fundraising, CFHE
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This position not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization
Job Summary
The Business Support Analyst III (BSAIII) plays a key role in supporting the strategic initiatives of the Institute Advancement (IA) team by providing advanced business analysis, project management, and system support.
The BSAIII optimizes fundraising operations, analyzes donor data, and ensures the efficient use of technology to enhance donor engagement and fundraising outcomes. The BSA III works closely with IA staff, internal Information Technology partners, and external vendors to align fundraising technology solutions with the Institute’s mission.
The BSAIII also leverages complex technology and applications to meet the business needs of Institute Advancement, and is responsible for continual evaluation and system improvement, data governance, application deployment and training, upgrade coordination, system integrations and troubleshooting.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, computer science
Three (3) years experience in business analysis and system administration within a fundraising environment, using Anthology’s Encompass (formerly known as iModules), Ellucian’s Advance or related Higher Education Software
Proficiency with CRM systems, such as, Ellucian, Blackbaud, or Salesforce
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
* This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization *
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Business Intelligence concepts and tools and report writing software
Experience in Project Management
Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in working with enterprise level applications. Ability to design, implement, research and analyze data
Strong SQL skills for querying and data manipulation
Knowledge of fundraising processes and donor lifecycle management
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions
Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with colleagues and users in a diverse environment
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $68,000 - $75,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 24 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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