University Advancement Research Analyst
Full Time
Kirksville, MO 63501
$40,685 a year
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
University Advancement Research Analyst
Job Responsibilities
This is a full-time 12- month position reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement.
Responsibilities
- Develops and determines research project strategy and development officers regarding the best strategy and possible resources.
- Provides research-based counsel and analysis to development officers regarding cultivation and solicitation strategy. Meets with assigned development officers regularly to review prospects and projects and/or to provide detailed briefings on prospects.
- Coordinates, organize, and participates in prospect meetings with development officers and staff members. Collaborates with development officers on proactive prospect identification and qualification and makes recommendations concerning prospect opportunities. Analyzes and assesses data requirements and resources.
- Researches gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets biographical and financial information on individuals, corporations, and foundations, based on the development staff’s fundraising strategies and objectives. Analyzes a variety of information to identify trends and patterns. Compares and evaluates verified and extrapolated data and determines appropriate utilization of knowledge. Assesses prospect’s giving capability, philanthropic tendencies and practices, and reasonable potential solicitors. Creates research briefing reports to present information to schools, development officers, and senior administrators on federal, state, corporations, foundations, and individual donors.
- Identifies and profiles potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors. Assists with qualifying potential corporate, foundation, and/or individual donors. Identifies new fundraising prospects by keeping abreast of current news and industry trends. Reviews various publications to obtain timely information about alumni, higher education, philanthropy, and business trends.
- Contributes ideas and recommendations to improve existing research operations.
- Assigns prospect ratings based on giving capacity as determined by extensive financial research based on various sources such as online databases, published references, and other documents. Assists development officers in rating the giving potential of identified prospects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change responsibilities at any time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Demonstrates a record of effectiveness in written and oral skills, computer and organizational skills, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Two or more years of experience in computer searches, prospect research, fundraising, or advancement operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of tools and techniques for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
- Commitment to ethical research practices and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information and material discretely.
- Ability to work independently and in teams, think strategically, anticipate needs, and show initiative in managing and promoting new projects.
- Organizational skills to handle several projects simultaneously to accommodate shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in prospect research, development, management, and proactive prospecting methodologies.
- Professional experience working in a higher education institution or nonprofit organization setting.
- Experience working with wealth screening data and reporting tools.
- Direct experience with Ellucian’s Advancement solutions and Blackbaud’s ResearchPoint
Salary will be commensurate with experience. This position may require a training period to fully learn the required skills for the Research Analyst position as outlined in the job description. The training period is expected to last one year. At the end of the training period, the employee will be evaluated by the Vice President of University Advancement. If the employee has learned and demonstrated the required skills, they will continue their employment on an at-will basis and salary will be adjusted accordingly.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S069P
Open Date
03/28/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit
https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/
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Submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for at least three references, and academic transcripts to https://secure.truman.edu/positionlisting-s/staff.asp or mailed to:
Submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for at least three references, and academic transcripts to https://secure.truman.edu/positionlisting-s/staff.asp or mailed to:
Truman State University
Attn: Human Resources
100 E. Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
Review of applications will begin April 10, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
A background check must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
Salary
The salary for this position is $40,685.
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and
titleix@truman.edu
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Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or
hrstaff@truman.edu
.
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Other Documents
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