Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Prospect Research & Intelligence, the Associate Director of Prospect Research provides strategic and operational leadership for the Prospect Research team within a Prospect Development & Analytics organization. This role oversees research operations, staff development, workflow management, quality assurance, and service delivery while ensuring the timely completion of prospect research projects that support the university's fundraising priorities. The Associate Director also manages the institution's most complex and strategic research projects and serves as a key resource for principal and major-gift fundraising efforts.

Serving as a strategic partner to fundraising staff, the Associate Director provides prospect intelligence, prospect identification, wealth assessment, and research-based recommendations that inform fundraising strategy and decision-making. Working closely with Prospect Management, Business Analytics, and Advancement colleagues, this role helps strengthen prospect development efforts, improve operational processes, and support data-informed fundraising success across the division.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is an experienced prospect research professional and collaborative leader with strong analytical, research, and relationship-building skills. They can translate complex information into actionable fundraising intelligence, develop and mentor staff, and effectively support major and principal gift fundraising strategies in a dynamic advancement environment.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline requiring strong writing, communication, research, or analytical skills, such as liberal arts, library science, journalism, or business.
  
  

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Prospect Research & Intelligence, the Associate Director of Prospect Research provides strategic and operational leadership for the Prospect Research team within a Prospect Development & Analytics organization. This role oversees research operations, staff development, workflow management, quality assurance, and service delivery while ensuring the timely completion of prospect research projects that support the university's fundraising priorities. The Associate Director also manages the institution's most complex and strategic research projects and serves as a key resource for principal and major-gift fundraising efforts.

Serving as a strategic partner to fundraising staff, the Associate Director provides prospect intelligence, prospect identification, wealth assessment, and research-based recommendations that inform fundraising strategy and decision-making. Working closely with Prospect Management, Business Analytics, and Advancement colleagues, this role helps strengthen prospect development efforts, improve operational processes, and support data-informed fundraising success across the division.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is an experienced prospect research professional and collaborative leader with strong analytical, research, and relationship-building skills. They can translate complex information into actionable fundraising intelligence, develop and mentor staff, and effectively support major and principal gift fundraising strategies in a dynamic advancement environment.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline requiring strong writing, communication, research, or analytical skills, such as liberal arts, library science, journalism, or business.