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Job Title:
Business Operations Analyst
Department:
Advancement | Alumni Association
Position Overview
The Business Operations Analyst provides operational, analytical, and administrative support for the LAG Program and the Executive Director of Philanthropic Engagement. This position supports business operations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data, monitoring progress toward program priorities, preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations, and supporting annual planning, goal setting, resource planning, and workflow improvement efforts.
The Business Operations Analyst coordinates with internal partners, Advancement units, academic and medical center stakeholders, and vendors to support operational processes, business transactions, data integrity, and timely follow-up on key deliverables. The role identifies operational challenges, recommends solutions, supports standardization efforts, and helps ensure resources, processes, and communications are aligned with broader fundraising and institutional priorities.
The Business Operations Analyst requires strong written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, use tools such as Workday, TAS, Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and consistently meet deadlines while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values . The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.
Duties and Responsibilities
60% - Provides business operations analysis and coordination for the LAG Program by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data to support operational planning, goal setting, resource planning, decision-making, and reporting. Monitors progress toward program priorities and fundraising-related operational goals, develops and maintains reports, dashboards, tracking tools, and presentations for leadership review. Manages operational data collection processes, supports data integrity, processes business transactions, and prepares regular status updates and summary reports. Identifies operational challenges, analyzes workflow or resource issues, recommends solutions, and supports continuous improvement, process standardization, and best-practice implementation. Coordinates with Advancement partners, academic colleges, regional campuses, Estate and Planned Giving, the Wexner Medical Center, and other internal or external partners to align operational activity with institutional priorities and ensure timely information sharing and follow-up. Supports…