Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Prospect Research Analyst |
| Department | UNT-Advancement - Gen-170000 |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
| Salary Information | $46,665 - $54,900 |
| Department Summary | The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas. Established in 1890, UNT is one of the nation’s largest public research universities with more than 44,000 students. Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is a catalyst for creativity, fueling progress, innovation and entrepreneurship for the North Texas region and the state. The university has earned designation as both a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNT students earned more than 11,000 degrees last year from its 14 colleges and schools and the university offers 112 bachelor’s, 94 master’s and 38 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. UNT’s world-class faculty are making breakthroughs every day, and its students and alumni are changing the world around them. |
| Position Overview | The Division of Advancement is seeking to hire an Prospect Research Analyst to join our team. Under general direction from the Director of Prospect Strategy and Development, the Research Analyst is responsible for identifying potential philanthropic prospects, performing extensive research, and providing information, analysis, and data management tools to support effective fundraising, donor centric data-driven decision making, and strategic planning for engagement and fundraising priorities for the University of North Texas. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience in marketing, fundraising, event planning, public relations, corporate account sales, or communications; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | • Working knowledge of the development field. • Knowledge of accepted business practices and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain cordial, productive, and professional working relationships with internal and external contacts. • Ability to manage time, personnel, financial, and physical resources effectively. • Exceptional communications skills. • Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations. • Some knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles or ability to quickly assimilate. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; Typical 40-hour work week with possible flex-time schedule and hybrid-remote work opportunities. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Development Support Coord |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting, Standing, Talk or Hear |
Job Duties
| o | Prospect Identification and Research: Under the direction of the Director, Prospect Strategy and Development, the Research Analyst, will perform proactive and reactive specialized, high quality prospect research and analysis using a variety of sources and strategies, to provide accurate, timely, and strategic information to fundraising staff on prospective donors to UNT with emphasis on major gift prospects. Assists with targeted prospecting lists on request by curating collections of the best referrals identified for a specific objective. Assume primary responsibility for meeting prospect research needs of major gift and principal gift officers in assigned college, school or unit/s (CSU/s). |
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| o | Prospect and Data Integrity: Assists with maintaining the accuracy and completeness of advancement data by auditing, updating, and cleaning prospect management data. Maintain the professional and ethical standards set forth for the field by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA). Remains current on fundraising best practices, especially related to prospect research and development. |
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| o | Advancement Administration: Build strong relationships with advancement clients by attending portfolio review sessions, team meetings, and providing prompt, thorough, and accurate service through the completion of research requests. Work independently and manage diverse, competing priorities while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality deliverables. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S7938P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80844 |