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Research and Prospect Tracking

The Research and Prospect Tracking Specialist supports the University’s mission and achieves fundraising objectives by organizing and conducting fundraising programs and related activities for an assigned area; provides strategic proactive and reactive support to advance the major gift fundraising efforts of the University; works collaboratively with assigned fundraising area and central development staff to maximize the identification, cultivation, and solicitation efforts of the University; and supports the annual goal setting process through strategic analysis of major gift prospects.

• Develop project and related reports which may be distributed throughout the development and alumni unit
• Assist in the development and operation of programs designed to identify and enhance major gifts to the University
• Complete complex reports and analyses related to research and prospect management
• Responsible for special projects of central development offices including tracking and monitoring the major gift activity of the University
• Ensure data integrity and oversee maintenance of prospect tracking system to include donor assignments, contact and solicitation activity, and donor strategies
• Synthesize large volumes of data and information into concise summary reports to allow for actionable steps
• Provide a consistent and comprehensive platform to foster communication, coordination, and teamwork
• Act as liaison with colleges, campuses, and central development staff on various subject matters pertaining to the research and prospect management
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00