Prospect Management Analyst

UO HR Website • Portland, OR

19h • $23 - $35

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director of Prospect Development, the Prospect Management Analyst audits and tracks prospect records while maintaining data integrity throughout the pipeline. Using a comprehensive knowledge of the Prospect Management System, this position reviews and revises policies, procedures, and reports, and engages key stakeholders in discussions and system review. In addition, this position conducts analytics and produces reports on prospect management data that provide essential information to development leadership and stakeholders about development activities and fundraiser performance. With a customer service focus, the Prospect Management Analyst communicates, provides information, and strategizes with frontline fundraisers and their assistants on a regular basis. This position provides hands-on instruction for data input and information retrieval and plays an integral role in training fundraisers and Advancement staff on Prospect Management System policies. The ideal candidate for this position will develop an in-depth knowledge of University Advancement’s donor database system that allows them to maintain data integrity by auditing their own work and that of colleagues. This position provides key services to constituents within the department and uses data visualization and analysis to provide information that informs department strategies and metrics. The Prospect Management Analyst should be able to work collaboratively, think independently, and work effectively with a variety of constituents and stakeholders. A Prospect Management Analyst that would thrive in this position is one who is detail oriented, enjoys working with large datasets, and can find patterns and impacts within the data to formulate a story of information.

Requirements

• College level courses in statistics (at least six quarter hours); research methods and techniques (e.g., research design, sampling, surveying, etc.); and computer software application or packages (e.g., Statistical Analyses System, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.); OR
• Three years of experience assisting with the gathering, compiling, analyzing, and reporting of research information and statistical data plus assisting with the drafting of this information into narrative or statistical reports; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
• Ability to gain in-depth knowledge of a complex database system, including an understanding of how to use, support, modify and train others in the use of database systems.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, as well as operate as a productive team member.
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment of frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a willingness to proactively reach out to constituents and colleagues in person, via phone, and email.
• Ability to build strong relationships with constituents, including developing rapport and trust.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and visualize data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing training on complex systems and/or internal policies and procedures.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM database.
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software.
• Experience working in higher education development.
• Experience in developing and maintaining policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Audits and tracks prospect records while maintaining data integrity throughout the pipeline.
• Reviews and revises policies, procedures, and reports, and engages key stakeholders in discussions and system review.
• Conducts analytics and produces reports on prospect management data that provide essential information to development leadership and stakeholders about development activities and fundraiser performance.
• Communicates, provides information, and strategizes with frontline fundraisers and their assistants on a regular basis.
• Provides hands-on instruction for data input and information retrieval and plays an integral role in training fundraisers and Advancement staff on Prospect Management System policies.
• Maintains data integrity by auditing their own work and that of colleagues.
• Uses data visualization and analysis to provide information that informs department strategies and metrics.
• Works collaboratively, thinks independently, and works effectively with a variety of constituents and stakeholders.

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed