Assistant Director, Crimson Data Quality

Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.  

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.  

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry. 

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate.  Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.  

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

Job Description

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a six-month full-time onsite onboarding period. The hybrid work schedule includes a bank of 60 days/year to be used as remote days on Tuesdays or Thursdays only. The anticipated salary range for this role is $70,000-$75,000/year.

The IU Foundation is seeking an Assistant Director for Crimson Data Quality to enhance our advancement data practices and improve the management, accessibility, and utilization of key records across the organization. As a member of the Prospect Management, Research, and Crimson Data Quality team, you’ll help ensure that the most impactful data is accurate, accessible, and prioritized to support fundraising success.

In this role, you'll work closely with fundraisers and staff to understand and respond to data needs, reduce duplication, and improve processes that make data more accessible, usable, and aligned with fundraising. You'll lead with curiosity, challenging processes when needed, while bringing others along through thoughtful and transparent change. Your leadership will be central to modernizing IU’s approach to constituent data, fostering innovation while honoring legacy systems and staff experience. Your work will strengthen data quality and ensure that records, reports, and email lists are accurate, consistent, and reliable.

If you're a data-driven leader who excels in project management, systems thinking, and leading change, we invite you to bring your skills to this pivotal role and help ensure our data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with fundraising goals across the IU Advancement space. Apply Today!

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in CRM systems, data integrity, or advancement services required.
  • Experience working with Blackbaud CRM or similar enterprise database systems is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams within a complex organization.
• Experience working with external vendors and partners preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of SQL, data querying, and reporting practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to assess data quality priorities and develop strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated leadership in navigating change within established teams, fostering collaboration, and building trust.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, ask challenging questions, and advocate for thoughtful innovation.
• Deep understanding of the role data plays in fundraising and marketing effectiveness.
• High emotional intelligence and a team-first mindset that supports culture-building and transparency.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis though interviews may begin as soon as July 7th. A cover letter is strongly recommended for consideration. 

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.