Deputy Director, Support Transition (Term-Limited)

ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Deputy Director , Support Transition in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is an 18-month term-limited position. The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union.  We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Director of Development Data & Systems , the Deputy Director , Support Transition will o versee the transition to a new support structure after a major system migration project, ensuring the team and r o les are structure d to optimally meet or exceed established SLAs for user support , knowledge, training, enhancement s , report and business intelligence , and b usiness a nalysis needs . This role will partner with the Director, partner support teams, and Development leadership to develop a plan, and will lead the transition of the Support, Knowledge, and Training (SKT) and Business Intelligence and Analytics (BIA) team s through the migration and through the system stabilization phase. This is an 18-month term-limited role , and an ideal opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, empathetic, and forward-thinking data leader to apply their skills, experience, and expertise to harness data for the ACLU’s mission. YOUR DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct discovery of cross-functional support teams, probing current-state success areas and pain points, as well as expectations, hopes and concerns for the future state to fully understand the landscape. Conduct interviews with teams, partners, and stakeholders to understand their perspective on what will be needed. Review SLAs and prior BBCRM design session recordings to understand proposed new configuration. Compile findings and combine with industry experience to develop a report back on the current state of support and recommendations for optimal support structure. Work with Development leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to update the service level agreement as needed. Perform a gap analysis on current operations, and build improvement projects into the transition plan or post-migration roadmap. Support team leadership in developing clearly defined team scopes, roles and necessary skillsets, responsibilities, and cross-functional decision-making frameworks that will result in meeting or exceeding SLAs with the new system as efficiently as possible. Partner with Director on developing a plan for transitioning team to new structure, ensuring timely steps are planned in alignment with budget timelines and procurement processes so that resources are in place when needed in alignment with the Launch Plan, the Change Management Plan, and any related continencies. Participate in ongoing design sessions for new system, advising where needed on optimal configuration based on discovery. Prepare the SKT and BIA teams for transition including ensuring adequate training and skill development has been completed, ensuring resources are procured and prepared, and setting success metrics, identifying risks, and developing contingency plans. Lead the teams and support partner teams through the migration, monitoring progress, escalating issues, coaching and managing performance. Oversee the SKT and BIA teams, fostering collaboration within teams and partnership with other DDSRO teams. Develop both current-state and migratio n goals, manage capacity and performance, mentor leadership, and ensure efficiency. Assist in the development and management of the DDSRO roadmap, resourcing, and capacity planning for the SKT and BIA teams, ensuring teams manage their projects according to the DDSRO roadmap standard. Support strategic planning for support, reporting and BIA current state and future stage projects. Partner with Director in resource planning, capacity management, and roadmapping initiatives. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office; use a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts Other duties and special projects as assigned FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts WHAT YOU'LL BRING QUALIFICATIONS Experience managing a BBCRM support team in a federated non-profit or organization of similar complexity to the ACLU Superior understanding of fundraising systems support needs Solid organizational skills, the ability to work productively and proactively in a high volume, fast paced and detail-oriented environment Demonstrated analytical, negotiation and facilitation skills to interpret business needs of department Ability to think through details while understanding big picture and long-range goals and effects Inherent decision maker, who is adept in troubleshooting incoming issues as they arise, must have problem solving skills and resourcefulness Ability to manage a multi-faceted workload independently, while successfully setting priorities and meeting deadlines Commitment to the mission of the ACLU Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working as a consultant for non-profit systems and/or systems support Commitment to the mission of the ACLU COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $196,369.00 ( Level D ), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include: Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment) Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us. With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected] . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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