PROSPECT RESEARCH COORDINATOR - Office of Prospect Research and Management

 This is a part-time position at 30 hours per week.

The Office of Prospect Research and Management seeks a Prospect Research Coordinator with strong administrative skills including word processing, editing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases to coordinate and assist the department´s effort in acquiring and managing prospect and other fundraising related data.

The Office of Prospect Research and Management of the University Advancement Division provides a variety of information obtained from public and Tufts internal sources on the background of the university´s potential prospects, which include individuals, corporations and foundations, to support the Division´s efforts to reach out to Tufts alumni and friends for strengthening their ties with Tufts and for their philanthropic support for the university´s academic goals. The Office is also responsible for maintaining up to date and accurate information on all prospects and ensuring the Advance database represents our full knowledge of activities related to prospects.

The Prospect Research Coordinator in Prospect Research and Management will assist the Director and Managers in planning and executing projects, including proactive data acquisition from Tufts internal sources and identifying prospects for the fundraising effort of the Division. She/he will also provide administrative support to the staff of Prospect Research & Management, including processing bills, assisting the Director in maintaining the office budget, and tracking and reporting staff time. The Prospect Research Coordinator will work closely with development officers across the university, fellow colleagues in central development programs, and will support special projects as determined by the Director and Managers. He/she will be responsible for hiring and managing student workers and temp help as needed for processing prospect data in Advance, the divisions Information and Donor Management System / Database.

The ideal candidate will be able to learn independently and translate knowledge into sound office practices. She/he will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate consistent ability to work collaboratively and supportively with other staff. Basic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree One to three (1 to 3) years of related work experience Experience conducting professional or academic research on the internet and online sources such as news archives and business directories Experience in utilizing complex database for recording and retrieving data, and generating reports Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications: Experience related to managing projects and data, and general office work. Experience in all MicroSoft Office software. Good writing and communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, which include fundraising and technical staff, budget offices, and external vendors. Experience in prospect research, fundraising, web-based research and data management strongly preferred. International experience and foreign language. Knowledge of basic financial management.

Special Work Schedule Requirements: Overtime work may be required and/or available from time to time depending on budget and projects.

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.