Job Posting: Research Analyst (exempt/full benefits)

The Purdue Research Foundation/University Development Office has the following job opening:

 

Research Analyst (exempt/full benefits)

Location:  Purdue University campus, West Lafayette, Indiana

Supervisor:  Cindy Teron, Associate Director, Prospect Development

 

Essential Functions:

• Identify and rate new prospects in order to grow the prospect pipeline.
• Write reports, briefing materials, summaries, or profiles as needed by University officers and key volunteers to further Purdue’s fundraising programs.
• Assist development officers in evaluating prospects based on estimated net wealth, giving capacities, as well as other factors, in order to create cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects.
• Assist development officers and their staff by training them in the use of research materials, on-line databases, prospect management functions of Ellucian’s Advance and Reeher, and other tools for prospect research and prospect management.
• Coordinate with development officers and staff to strategize activities regarding prospects/donors and to share information appropriately by using the prospect management program, by attending unit, individual, corporate, and foundation campaign meetings, and by other identified means; make suggestions for portfolio additions.

 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that the University Development Office’s records (on-line alumni/development database and documents) contain accurate and complete information.
• Consult with and advise the Information Services staff and other development offices or departments, as needed, during implementation of Ellucian’s Advance upgrades and electronic screening implementation.
• Participate in other appropriate projects, as determined and assigned by the Director or Associate Director.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent research and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and good organizational skills are required.
• Must have knowledge of how to search commercial on-line databases, internet websites, and other more traditional resource materials.
• Must be familiar with basic word processing.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and any donor database preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Business, or a related field required.
• Two years of experience in development and fundraising, preferably in prospect research in an academic environment is desired.
• Similar experience acceptable in business (e.g., corporate intelligence, legal research, marketing, journalism, or libraries).

 

 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources at humanresources@prf.org by Friday, June 28, 2019.  A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position. Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

 

Please let me know if you have questions.

 

 

Barb

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Barb Tyner, PHR, SHRM-CP

Director of Human Resources

Purdue Research Foundation

1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard

West Lafayette, IN  47906

765.588.1045

bgtyner@prf.org