Chief Data and Analytics Officer

As our Chief Data and Analytics Officer, you will…Serve as a key member of the University of Alaska Foundation’s senior leadership team, shaping how data and analytics drive fundraising success, donor engagement, and institutional impact across the UA system.

In this role, you will lead the UA Foundation’s enterprise data, analytics, and advancement information services functions—ensuring that our data is not only accurate and secure, but also transformed into meaningful insights that inform strategy and decision-making.

You’ll partner closely with UA Foundation and university leadership to build a modern, scalable data environment that supports a comprehensive fundraising program across multiple campuses. This includes advancing data governance, strengthening analytics capabilities, and ensuring that systems and tools are accessible and valuable to both technical and non-technical users.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Build and lead a high-performing, service-oriented data and analytics team
• Shape the future of data-informed fundraising in a complex, multi-campus system
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation, including the thoughtful use of emerging technologies and advanced analytics

At the University of Alaska Foundation, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to supporting students, strengthening communities, and expanding opportunities across Alaska. Our work is collaborative, purpose-driven, and deeply connected to the people and places we serve.

To thrive in this role, you will…Be a strategic and collaborative leader who can bridge the gap between data, technology, and people.

You bring the ability to think at an enterprise level while also ensuring operational excellence. You are equally comfortable advising executive leadership as you are building systems, developing teams, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience developing and executing data and analytics strategies in complex organizations
• A strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• The ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
• A commitment to building a culture of data-informed decision-making
• Strength in translating technical concepts into practical business applications
• A customer-service mindset, ensuring systems and data are accessible and valuable to end users

You are energized by building something meaningful—improving systems, strengthening processes, and helping organizations make smarter, more informed decisions.

Why this role matters

This role is central to the University of Alaska Foundation’s ability to grow philanthropic support and serve students across the state. By strengthening our data and analytics capabilities, you will directly impact fundraising effectiveness, donor engagement, and the long-term sustainability of the university system.

Why Alaska

Working with the University of Alaska Foundation offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse and dynamic state. From urban campuses to remote communities, our work supports students and strengthens the future of Alaska—making this role both professionally rewarding and deeply connected to place.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, data analytics, computer science, business, or a related field, or commensurate experience
- 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in data, analytics, information systems, or related leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience leading teams or functions in data, analytics, or information services
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data strategy and analytics frameworks in a complex organization
- Experience working with enterprise data systems and reporting platforms

Position Details:

This position is designated as an officer of the university or senior administrator at the discretion of the president.

This position is ideally based in Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska, with responsibility across the University of Alaska system. Remote work may be considered for an exceptional candidate, with the expectation of regular travel and engagement across campuses. 

This is a full-time, executive management, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary is commensurate based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on May 8, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

Learn more: careers.alaska.edu. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at sjrandazzo@alaska.edu.