130 E. Randolph

Department
20103 BSD-Dev Pr/Alum

About the Unit

Job Information

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director for Strategic Research and Analysis conducts biographical and financial research on individuals, corporations, and foundations. S/he uses online and print information of public record to assess financial capacity, philanthropic priorities, and connections to the University/Medical Center; prepares focused briefings in established formats on prospective and existing major and principal gift donors for use by development staff, Medical Center and University Leadership, and volunteer leaders; and advises frontline staff on strategy. The Assistant Director for Strategic Research and Analysis will serve as research liaison to frontline teams supporting several areas of medicine; this may include advising on strategies for individual cultivation and solicitation, identifying funders in disease-specific areas, providing responsive research support on time-sensitive projects, and training frontline and support staff in basic prospect research tools and methods. S/he will maintain prospect data in the University's database of record (“Griffin”) as well as in shared digital folders. S/he will participate in internal/external trainings, research webinars, and local and regional conferences and workshops.

S/he reports to the Associate Director, Strategic Research and Analysis. In collaboration with a research team, the Assistant Director supports the fund-raising efforts of a team of 18+ Fundraisers and MBSD staff.

Responsibilities

• Conducts biographical and financial research on major and principal donor prospects (individuals, corporations, and foundations) using online resources and reference materials
• Identifies and interprets wealth indicators to determine gift capacity
• Prepares written profiles and briefing materials on these prospects
• Makes strategy recommendations based on research and attends strategy meetings when appropriate
• Develops and disseminates information (e.g., 'news alerts') on top prospects
• Collaborates with prospect research colleagues at Alumni Relations and Development and other areas of the University on joint projects and new research initiatives
• Collaborates with the Strategic Research team in other prospect research endeavors

Competencies

• Proficiency with databases, Windows, network based electronic environments, and the Internet required.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills required.
• Ability to express information clearly and concisely, whether orally or in writing required.
• Discretion and confidentiality required.

Additional Requirements
Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of research and/or prospect tracking/ management experience or library science experience in an academic or corporate setting or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in an academic medical center or higher education a plus.
• Experience with international prospect research a plus.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Information

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application

Benefit Eligibility
Yes

Pay Frequency
Monthly

Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5

Union
Non-Union

Job is Exempt?
Yes

Drug Test Required?
No

Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?
No

Health Screen Required?
No

Posting Date
2018-12-11-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before
2019-06-11-07:00

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Full time
JR03625

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