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Staff Assistant, Coordinator of Prospect Research and Database Manager APA/MTA
Date of Notice: May 23, 2007
Review will begin June 29, 2007 & continue until position is filled

OFFICIAL TITLE: Coordinator of Prospect Research and Database Manager

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: NONE

The Office of Institutional Advancement seeks a professional with a minimum of four years experience in development prospect research and database management.

Responsibilities:

• Examine and strengthen policies, procedures and protocol for the acquisition and management of constituents information using Raiser’s Edge (v7.80 soon to upgrade)
• Educate and train Alumni and Development personnel on the use of established policies, procedures and protocol pertaining to database
• Compile, update and maintain files/profiles on constituents
• Develop and implement a comprehensive prospect identification and prospect research system utilizing Raiser’s Edge
• Assemble and provide detailed biographical profiles on individuals (donors and non-donors), corporations and foundations to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and the Directors of Alumni, Development and Corporations/Foundations
• Relate research and philanthropic trends to Vice President of Institutional Advancement based on current publications, seminars, surveys, programs, etc.
• To attend seminars and/or conferences deemed necessary by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement
• Write and run queries for mailings, special events, etc. and coordinate the production of labels and lists
• Oversee the daily updating of records acquired through any source

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with Master’s preferred
• Four years of Development fundraising experience
• Knowledge and experience with Raiser’s Edge software or a comparable development software program
• Strong research, writing and computer skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse populations including cultural and philanthropic differences
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus amongst differing groups
• Demonstrated ability to work and participate in a proactive team atmosphere
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Proven ability to uphold confidential information with the highest ethical code

Interested applicants should send a letter of intent, resume, transcripts of highest degree and three current, original letter of recommendation to: Director of Human Resources, Worcester State College, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602-2597.

Worcester State College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It actively seeks nominations of and expressions of interest from women and persons from protected groups.