Position announcement: Research Analyst at Vanderbilt University

Research Analyst Position at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University has an opening for a Research Analyst.  If you are interested in applying, please go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/ and search for Job Number 1400515 or Research Analyst.  The position will be posted until Friday, February 7, 2014.

Research Analyst

Description

Primary Function

• Identify and profile potential major gift donors to Vanderbilt University to enhance the university’s fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate and strategize with colleagues, clients and key administrators regarding prospect identification.
• Provide clients with written reports containing analysis of information gathered from public sources and recommended courses of action for specific donors.
• Report to the Director of Research and Prospect Development (RPD).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide prospect identification and research needs for an assigned group of development officers (clients) enabling them to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
• Collaborate routinely with clients to develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and overall fundraising strategies.
• Consult with clients to determine feasibility of research requests and special projects. Negotiate project scopes and deadlines directly with clients.
• Advise development officers of database segmentation opportunities. Design and implement segmentation strategies to uncover new prospects.
• Identify new prospects using traditional and novel prospect research techniques and tools including periodical and electronic resource screening and/or information provided by the prospect, his/her organization and or peers. Notify clients of new potential prospects consistent with established DAR policies.
• As requested by clients, provide briefing materials to the chancellor, deans, Board of Trust members, and other key university administrators regarding major donors/prospects.
• Possess high-level of knowledge and understanding of the donor database.
• Review local and national news data from internet-based and published periodicals. Send articles/alerts to clients as appropriate.
• Notify data maintenance staff and clients (as appropriate) to new prospect/donor information so that it can be appropriately updated in Advance.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times. Uphold DAR policies regarding confidential information.
• Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines as indicated by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) as well as university guidelines.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Produce and deliver service to clients based on departmental product standards within agreed upon timelines.
• Maintain professional working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Basic Qualifications

Job requires Bachelor's and 2 years of experience or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in university advancement/development operations.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize and present complex information effectively.
• Ability to design and implement data-mining initiatives to identify and/or stratify potential major gift prospects.
• Solid judgment, sensitivity, and discretion in handling confidential information and situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and staff, particularly in support of medical center goals and initiatives.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in usage of electronic research tools and techniques, including use of push technology for news alerts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in efficient and effective internet search methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer applications and databases.
• Knowledge of SunGard Advance database.
• Exemplary communication, organizational and customer service skills a must.