Assistant Director, Prospect Research and Management
University of Chicago
Department
Booth Advancement: Prospect Management 2
About the Department
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Identifies new prospects in order to grow the Booth prospect pool through day-to-day prospecting and screening protocols, participating in strategic prospect identification projects when necessary.
- Uses electronic and print resources to develop and synthesize information on prospects to produce clear and actionable research including background, career, financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and nature of their relationship to the University and Chicago Booth.
- Develops and demonstrates skill in reading and interpreting complex documents, including regulatory filings, and proficiency in terms used in the financial services industry.
- Executes prospect research cases and assigns requests primarily from front line staff in accordance with team guidelines and standards.
- Builds and maintains a suite of data audit reports to ensure accurate reporting out of the alumni database and the associated data maintenance within the database.
- Creates reports and provides key observations on prospect research and management related objects including the prospect pool, solicitation activity, visits, capacity ratings, and other prospect data.
- Provides prospect recommendations for gift officer portfolio building and management.
- Works collaboratively with other members of the Research and Prospect Management team, fundraisers, and senior staff to implement prospect research and management functions to ensure an efficient prospect cycle for the Booth prospect pool.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the data available in the University’s constituent database including prospect research and management entry and maintenance.
- Participates in regular Booth Advancement training sessions focusing on prospect data functions and policies.
- Contributes to team goals toward achieving overall department objectives.
- Conducts prospect research, prospect management, strategic planning and market research on prospects and donors.
- Develops, maintains, and updates information on new and existing prospects, solving problems as they arise.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Preferred Competencies
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
- Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet short deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong commitment to customer service and work well with and through others.
- Scrupulous attention to matters of discretion and confidentiality.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
- Work evenings and weekends on occasion.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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