research analyst - development

Posting Number 040296

Position Title Research Analyst

Number of Vacancies 1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers 86 - Development & Alumni Affairs

Primary Department H8605-Development Office

Essential Functions (Job Duties) JOB PURPOSE

Collect, analyze, interpret and report high quality information designed to enhance the University's major fundraising efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide Development leadership with high quality research data on high level prospects, companies, nonprofit organizations and major gift donors.

Provide research services to development officers. Collaborate and strategize with development officers to help them identify, cultivate and solicit prospects. Produce and deliver high quality data on new prospects, existing donors, companies and nonprofit organizations. Assist with introducing new development officers to Research Services through training.

Create reports, provide analysis and insight on possible strategies and next steps for prospective donors.

Develop knowledge and understanding of the donor database and become familiar with high level prospects. Use variety of databases and segmentation strategies to discover new local, national and international prospects.

Review local, national and international news, industry trends and online networking tools. Send articles/alerts to clients as appropriate.

Notify Data Integrity personnel about new prospect/donor information so that it can be appropriately updated in Banner. Test and verify data and report known issues to either Research or Information Services management.

Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times. 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 and perform other duties as assigned.

Unique Duties

Qualifications EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required in economics, marketing, communications or related discipline. Masters of Library and Information Science preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years in fundraising, marketing research or equivalent role. Experience working in writing and/or research role preferred.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Research Skills - Advanced historical and digital research abilities; knowledge of deep research techniques.

Communication skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven commitment to providing high quality customer service.

Project Management skills - Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet multiple deadlines.

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Analytical and Presentation Skills - Ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex information effectively and in a professionally prepared document or presentation. Ability to facilitate, support and lead meetings.

Technical Skills - Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Productivity tools, particularly Excel and Access; have strong knowledge of the quality and limitations of information found on the Internet; be able to create effective queries in databases and understand how to modify them to yield best results.

Teamwork Skills - Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and staff; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex or tedious tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type Full-Time

Job Category Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date 2014

Job Open Date

(When job is posted in the system)05-06-2014

Job Close Date

(or until suitable candidate is found)Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted? No

Reposting Reason:

Background Check Requirements University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

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Represented Position Message

Salary (Minimum)

(Non-Academic Only)39,700

Salary (Hire Max)

(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Maximum)

(Non-Academic Only)63,600

Hourly Rate

(Non-Academic Only)

Duration of Posting

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Is Position Bump Ineligible?

(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select

'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)

**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump

Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or

hires into this 100% grant funded position has no

bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a

reduction of force.

N/A

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The Affirmative Action Plans for Minority/Female and Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available in their entirety on the OEO website.

Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment

Opportunity employer, which complies with all applicable federal and

state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Wayne

State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal

opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion,national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other

characteristic protected by applicable law.

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