Prospect Research Analyst

strategy. The role contributes to the pipeline through prospect identification, donor analysis, and reputational risk assessment. Key Responsibilities Responding to strategic requests by gift officers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders throughout the division. This includes conducting in-depth research of constituents (individuals, corporations, and foundations) to produce biographic profiles, wealth capacities, due diligence reports, and other analyses. Cleaning, analyzing, and presenting data related to prospect research. Identifying and rating new prospects to grow the prospect pipeline. Proactively improving the accuracy and breadth of information available on the tracked population, focusing on capacity, assets, and job changes. Consulting regularly with colleagues at all levels of the division to assess needs and develop strategy. Leading and participating in ad hoc projects. About Alumni Affairs and Development At Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221K alumni and raised $6.7 billion. Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize disparate information into a coherent, actionable assessment of a prospect's wealth and philanthropic capacity. Judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, with the ability to communicate about it professionally at all levels of the organization as both collaborator and service provider. Proficiency with reporting tools, spreadsheets, data visualization, and presentation software, along with the ability to produce clear narrative documents. Flexibility, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and attention to detail Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Work Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely three days per week and on-campus two days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. University Job Title: Prospect Research Ofcr II Job Family: Alumni Affairs Development Level: F Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $72,270.00 - $83,990.00 Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Company: Endowed Contact Name: Laura Clark Contact Email: lhc66@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline Union Positions Current Employees: Online Submission Guidelines : Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." 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