Research Associate

Millersville University

Department: Development Staff

Nature of Position: Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

Responsible for the development, maintenance and oversight of the prospect research program within the Development Office of University Advancement.

Annual Salary

$45,907.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, maintenance and oversight of the prospect research program within the Development Office of University Advancement.
• Create prospect records and tracks the status of prospect moves management and proposals including maintaining files and documents all relevant information and research accordingly.
• Provide responsive and proactive research and creates profiles on potential prospects and existing donors, inclusive of individuals and organizations, to approved members of the University to enhance prospecting and donor development strategies.
• Produce and distribute queries/reports detailing donor contacts and prospect/proposal status.
• Review, enter and disseminate information from call and touch reports submitted by development officers.
• Gather and verify key constituent information using a variety of sources and updates constituent database records.
• Develop and update policies and procedures relative to job functions in prospect research.
• Maintain validation tables related to prospect management and research within the Advancement module of the database.
• Support special campaign or other University Advancement initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance and overall accuracy and integrity of corporate/foundation records in the University Advancement database.
• Research, create and update corporate and foundation records.
• Coordinate with University Advancement staff to create and maintain specialized groups of organizations.
• Assist in training and overseeing student workers and graduate assistants.
• Attend Campaign and University Advancement related meetings and/or professional conferences.
• Provide support to and serves as part of the Development team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional experience or equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate’s degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.
• Demonstrated experience with database management and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to solve problems, handle multiple complex tasks, maintain confidentiality, work independently.
• Experience in writing and editing logical and detailed reports.
• Excellent customer service and oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful interview and completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to three (2-3) years experience in philanthropy in higher education fundraising or a non-profit environment.
• Two to three (2-3) years experience in prospect research/management.
• Two to three (2-3) years knowledge of computer database systems (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred) and software packages (Hyperion, LexisNexis, Wealth Engine preferred).
• Two to three (2-3) years of electronic database search experience.