Prospect Management Analyst

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

95d•$23 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prospect Management Analyst, within University Advancement’s Prospect Development department, audits and tracks prospect records and maintains data integrity throughout the pipeline. Reporting to the Associate Director of Prospect Development, the analyst uses comprehensive knowledge of the Prospect Management System to review and revise policies, procedures, and reports, and engages stakeholders in system discussions and reviews. The position analyzes prospect management data and produces reports for development leadership and stakeholders about development activities and fundraiser performance. With a customer-service focus, the analyst communicates and strategizes regularly with frontline fundraisers and their assistants. The role provides hands-on instruction in data entry and information retrieval and contributes to training fundraisers and Advancement staff on Prospect Management System policies. The analyst develops in-depth knowledge of the university’s donor database, audits their own work and colleagues’ work, and uses data analysis and visualization to inform departmental strategies and metrics. The position calls for collaboration, independent thinking, attention to detail, comfort with large datasets, and the ability to identify patterns and communicate what the data shows. This is a regular, ongoing, full-time position with a 1.0 FTE. It is hybrid eligible and located in Eugene or Portland, Oregon. The salary range is $22.84–$34.70 per hour. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. The position is classified and represented by SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

Requirements

College-level coursework in statistics (at least six quarter hours), research methods and techniques, and computer software applications or packages; or three years of experience assisting with gathering, compiling, analyzing, and reporting research information and statistical data, and assisting with drafting narrative or statistical reports; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Submit transcripts for all required and/or related courses.
Ability to gain in-depth knowledge of a complex database system, including how to use, support, modify, and train others in database systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work productively as a team member.
Ability and willingness to work amid frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including willingness to proactively contact constituents and colleagues in person, by phone, and by email.
Ability to build strong relationships with constituents and develop rapport and trust.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and visualize data.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to high ethical standards.
Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals while recognizing and respecting varied identities.
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 developing and maintaining policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Audit and track prospect records and maintain data integrity throughout the pipeline.
Review and revise Prospect Management System policies, procedures, and reports.
Engage key stakeholders in discussions and reviews of the system.
Analyze prospect management data and produce reports on development activities and fundraiser performance for leadership and stakeholders.
Communicate and strategize regularly with frontline fundraisers and their assistants.
Provide hands-on instruction on data input and information retrieval.
Train fundraisers and Advancement staff on Prospect Management System policies.
Develop in-depth knowledge of the university’s donor database and audit personal work and colleagues’ work.
Use data analysis and visualization to inform departmental strategies and metrics.