Coordinator of Prospect Research
University of North Florida

Job Info

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Job Title:

Coordinator of Prospect Research

Position Number:

315280

Requisition Number:

B08200

Position Type:

Administrative

Class Code:

9972

Time-limited through:

N/A

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

N/A

Length of Appointment:

N/A

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm; Occ. nights/weekends

Department:

Major Gifts

Organization:

Univ Development/Alumni Engagement

Division:

Univ Development/Alumni Engagement

College:

N/A

Approved Hiring Salary Range:

$35,568 to negotiable

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Coordinator provides professional analytical research, leadership support, and information services to ensure development officers are working with the University's most financially capable donors.

Job Function:

-Research, gather, analyze, interpret and summarize biographical, SEC, corporate, financial, major world press and other types of information to identify prospects and further the engagement and solicitation of prospects.
-Assist in the management of external vendor prospect screenings and validating screen results.
-Provide accurate, timely and capacity-driven research for development officers and Advancement leadership.
-Provide key support and insight in the maintenance of viable portfolios via portfolio review sessions (including meeting preparation and follow up); provide ongoing analysis and analytics of portfolios, moves and stages.
-Analyze data and produce reports, graphs, and charts reflecting the prospect management module and generating projections as needed.-Ensure integrity of the data for accuracy and reporting.-Provide corporate/foundation research as needed.
-Assist with enhancement and maintenance of policies and procedures documentation supporting best practices.
-Prepare for and participate in prospect review meetings.
-Ensure development staff are working with the University's most financially capable donors and that research efforts are effectively moving prospects through the development cycle.

Percentage Of Time:

100

Marginal Functions:

May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees.

Required Qualifications:

A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization; or a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and two years of experience directly related to the job functions.

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

N/A

Departmental Requirements:

Preference shown to applicants who meet the required qualifications and also possess the following:
-A minimum of two years' experience in prospect research
-Experience in large complex organizations, preferably in higher education
-Proven experience in producing, analyzing and interpreting data to drive actionable strategies
-Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
-Highly effective interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of expertise and seniority, and elicit cooperation without direct authority
-Excellent project management skills
-Strong ability to work as an individual contributor and as an integral part of a team
-Excellent writing and oral communication skills
-Ability to be flexible, thorough, accurate, and detail-oriented
-Ability to establish priorities with high degree of independence, manage shifting priorities, and numerous time-sensitive projects to meet multiple deadlines using excellent organizational skills
-Knowledge of ethical and best practices of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) and other relevant associations.
-Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or Certification:

N/A

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

N/A

Anticipated Start Date:

03/06/2023

Job Posting Date:

01/03/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Emily Gebbia, 904-620-2177

Hiring Official:

Terry Synnott

Location if not Jacksonville:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Emily Gebbia at (904) 620-2177, or e.gebbia@unf.edu.

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/22460

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