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The Assistant Director of Prospect Research is responsible for supporting fundraising and relationship building efforts by providing pertinent information to frontline fundraising staff and Institutional Advancement about donors and prospective donors. The core responsibility of the position is to gather and analyze publicly available data about Emerson constituents including: biographical information, professional connections, philanthropic interests and activity, and wealth and compensation information with the goal of supporting fundraising.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Analyze and summarize available information on Emerson's constituents for use by frontline staff and college leadership
• Support the Director of Prospect Management and Research and fundraisers with potential additions to new and established major gift portfolios through proactive research of public and College sources, as well as through electronic screening and statistical modeling
• Establish, audit and update philanthropic capacity ratings
• Prepare research profiles on constituents as requested, in long and short form
• Present relevant research during prospect strategy meetings
• Prepare research documents to support special events attended by the President and key volunteers
• Track Emerson alumni in the media for updates on employment and personal life milestones to maintain in Emerson's CRM database
• Keep abreast of research and fundraising trends and seek out compensation information and trends for key industries of our alumni communities
• Ensure all pertinent data discovered through research is properly recorded in the College's CRM database

QUALIFICATIONS - Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in prospect research, library or Internet-based research or comparable experience required
• Experience in report writing, pulling complex data sets, and queries required
• Experience in higher education a plus preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Demonstrated proficiency using computers, Internet and computer systems and computer-based research tools
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and effectively, using style and grammar appropriate for target audiences
• Able to present research to end users in strategic meetings
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in finding and distributing useful and appropriate information while maintaining confidentiality and a respectful orientation toward the research subjects is necessary.
• Must display a high level of judgment and respect for confidentiality

• Competent working with Microsoft Office, including Excel preferred
• Familiarity with advancement constituent databases (specifically Blackbaud's Raisers Edge), Lexis/Nexis, and other on-line research tools preferred
• Thorough familiarity with fundraising terminology and complex fundraising databases preferred
• Ability to both generate computer-based and written reports preferred

PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below 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 essential functions.

• Requires ability to lift and move objects that are light
• Requires ability to move materials occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Usual Office Condition
• Requires long periods of mental concentration, requires the ability to effectively communicate in person and through communication media

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Compensation for this position will be between $24.30 - $29.15 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Candidates should include a cover letter and a resume in their application.
Grade of Position: 23-06NE
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
Division of Institutional Advancement
In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20 hours per week.
Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.