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Senior Prospect Management & Research Officer

Position Number: 5175902
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Senior Prospect Management & Research Officer

Job ID: 11775
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Institutional Advancement

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $45,000 annually; Salary is commensurate with experience

This position is remote eligible depending on prior experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Application Review Date: The initial application review will take place three weeks after this position's posting date.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

What Is Institutional Advancement & Who Should Apply?

Our team works cohesively to build strategic relationships, keep alumni connected to each other and to the University, and match philanthropic goals with institutional priorities to advance, support, and sustain the University's mission. Our division relies on the constant collaboration of our departments -Advancement Services, Development, and Strategy & Engagement.

With a growing team and vastly unrealized fundraising potential, we had our third straight record-breaking year last year and are poised for continued growth and success. Maintaining that momentum, we are excited to continue to implement innovative ways to extend our reach and impact.

As America's leading Hispanic-serving university, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is dedicated to increasing access to excellent higher education and positively impacting the community we serve. In Institutional Advancement (IA), we know that our success is built on the contribution of a team that is diverse in its people, thought, and experience. Our culture of care and inclusive excellence is more than a commitment at UTEP IA-it is the foundation of all that we do.

Read on to understand more about who we're looking for in this role, what you'll do, and the skills and experiences we're after. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in UTEP and Institutional Advancement as well as what you hope to bring to this role.

Research shows that people from systemically marginalized communities will only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

This role is guided by key responsibilities as defined by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) and will complete duties in the areas of research and donor identification, cross-department collaboration, and data reporting and maintenance.

Reporting to Cindy Burciaga, our Assistant Director of Prospect Management and Research, and working closely with other Institutional Advancement units, you'll be responsible for identifying, researching, and analyzing information on prospective donors. You will actively contribute to the identification and verification of new prospects discovered through database screening and other proactive resources.

Your expertise will be pivotal in deriving gift capacity estimates for major donor prospects with a focus on those contributing $25,000 or more, utilizing available wealth indicators, and facilitating the movement of donors and prospects through the prospect management pipeline. You will also be responsible for conducting both reactive and proactive research efforts on individuals, foundations, corporate prospects, and donors. Your ability to conduct in-depth financial and biographical research and create comprehensive profile reports will be essential in helping to cultivate meaningful relationships with our donors.

You'll provide research support to key leadership at the University, including our Executive Leadership team and the President's office, as well as Development Officers (DOs), to inform our development strategies and advance potential donor relationships. As you develop and maintain trusted partnerships with your assigned College/Unit DOs, you will assist in prospect strategy development and documentation, offering recommendations for prospect assignments and maintaining high-quality prospect pools and portfolios. Additionally, you will fulfill the DOs' data and research needs, including reviewing contact reports, and updating proposal status.

Your work will be guided by a strong commitment to ethics and professionalism, following the code of ethics outlined by APRA to ensure that all research activities are conducted in a legal, ethical, and appropriate manner. As you conduct research, you'll support the creation and execution of optimal practices and procedures for our databases, ensuring data integrity as we strive to maintain the highest standards. Leveraging the University's alumni and donor database (Raiser's Edge), you will actively manage and update our constituent records, including career information and wealth indicators, contributing significantly to our ongoing efforts to maintain data accuracy and relevance.

Your active participation in ongoing professional development will be instrumental in staying up to date with the latest best practices in prospect research and closely monitoring the evolving philanthropic environment. You uphold and safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

and

Experience: 1.5 - 2 years of experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data or relevant experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

Experience in manipulating datasets, data mining, relationship mapping, internet-based research, and analyzing philanthropic data patterns

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use departmental information systems.

An unending commitment to positively contributing to our team culture; we all commit to making UTEP IA a great place to work

Tenacious optimism and a goal-oriented, growth mindset; the ability to remain flexible and develop creative solutions in pursuit of always maintaining forward momentum

Capacity to multitask and continually balance competing priorities within a dynamic environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, supporting the success of all colleagues and prioritizing UTEP's overall goals above personal achievement

Who We Want:

We are searching for a resourceful and proactive Senior Prospect Management and Research Officer to join Institutional Advancement (IA) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

As we build-out our Prospect Management and Research team, we are looking for a highly collaborative individual with experience in research methodology and a basic understanding of philanthropy and fundraising principles. You have exceptional communication and writing skills and your meticulous attention to detail is evident as you handle confidential materials, communications, and information with accuracy and precision.

As a resourceful problem-solver, adept at anticipating challenges and finding solutions independently, you help navigate unexpected situations smoothly. You take a proactive approach, identify potential improvements, and ways to streamline processes, and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a non-profit organization and/or higher education setting

Experience with LexisNexis, iWave

Experience using a fundraising database (e.g. Raiser's Edge/NXT)

Experience utilizing project management platforms

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

Location:

This position is based out of El Paso, Texas, known as the "Sun City" due to its annual average of 300 days of sunshine per year. It is nestled at the base of the Franklin Mountains, which offers a diverse range of recreational activities like hiking, biking, camping, and other outdoor adventures. El Paso is home to a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a variety of museums, theaters, festivals, live performances, and restaurants throughout the area reflecting the city's rich heritage. El Paso is a growing urban community with a population of more than 800,000. El Paso, together with its sister city across the border, Ciudad Juarez, forms one of the world's largest binational and multicultural metropolitan areas. Housing expenses are 30% lower than the national average and the cost of living is 10% lower, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Texas.

Benefits:

The University of Texas at El Paso offers a comprehensive benefits program that enhances the overall compensation package for our employees. We also offer flexible, hybrid work options for work-life balance, providing employees with the opportunity to work from home three days per week.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11775&PostingSeq=1