Details

Open Date 07/17/2024

Requisition Number PRN39249B

Job Title Marketing Analyst

Working Title Prospect Research Analyst

Job Grade E

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

VP Area President

Department 00289 - Development

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $50,000 - $60,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Prospect Analysts in the University Advancement Office support the fundraising efforts of the university advancement partners across campus including academic programs and centers, University of Utah Health, and auxiliary organizations. This support consists of performing research and analysis on prospective donors to the university and assisting in the design and implementation of prospective donor identification and relationship management strategies.

Position reports to the Director of Prospect Research in the University Advancement office.

Perks of Working in Our Office

At University of Utah, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan and up to 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we have the following perks, including:

• Flexibility: Hybrid in-person/remote scheduling options may be available.

• Office Culture: We have a highly collaborative office. Dress code is relaxed business/casual.

• Wellness in action: Take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discount on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more.

• Community: Discounted and sometimes free admission to arts, cultural, museum, lectures and select sporting events on campus.

• Learning: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer many professional development opportunities.

Other benefits and services include:

• Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA )

• Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans (403(b), Roth 403(b), 457(b))

• WellU Employee Wellness Program

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Long Term Care Insurance

• Hyatt Legal Plans

• UESP 529 College Savings Plan

• Auto/Home Insurance

• Family and Medical Leave Act

Responsibilities

Prospect Research Analysts have the primary function of researching prospective major gift donors to the university and its auxiliary organizations. They identify, collect, and analyze publicly available biographical, organizational, and financial information to evaluate existing and potential donor prospects, using several internal and external online tools and databases. Resulting intelligence is then delivered to Advancement staff in a variety of forms including profiles and reports and used to enhance the University’s advancement CRM . The position requires the use of extreme discretion as it involves working with highly confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in a related field such as advancement (fundraising), library science, marketing, journalism, business intelligence, or technical writing; Demonstrated experience with data management systems; Excellent reading, writing, and editing skills and an ability to analyze, synthesize, and organize complex information; Ability to socialize and collaborate with Advancement staff and leadership; Fluency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook; Fluency in video conferencing apps such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams; Experience in prospect research, prospect management, and/or prospect analytics; Experience performing in-depth research, particularly with online databases and aggregators such as Lexis-Nexis, iWave, ResearchPoint, Foundation Directory, and Foundation Search; Experience using Salesforce or other relationship management data systems; Experience and understanding of non-profit fundraising; Understanding of basic statistics and comfort working with quantitative data; Familiarity with data modeling and data mining; Experience with projects making use of census, financial trends, genealogical, GIS , and marketing demographics datasets; Experience in public/private company valuation, real estate valuation, and analyzing SEC and IRS financial filings; Sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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