Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 301102 - Advancement Services

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary:  The Prospect Research Analyst I assists in identifying and providing research information on individual, corporation, and foundation major gift prospects to assist individuals within and outside the University who conduct University advancement programs. This research is vital to successful advancement activities of the President, Vice President for University Advancement, Associate Vice President for Development, Deans, and Development Officers in the University's colleges, schools, and other divisions.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:  Prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Work effectively in a team environment and with various backgrounds and experiences. Must possess strong editing skills and be detail oriented. Strong computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Self-motivated and well organized. Must have some research related coursework.

Preferred Qualifications:  Preferred experience in prospect research, development, library research or information related field preferably in a higher education environment. Knowledge of the range of resources available to prospect researchers and the ability to apply those resources in an organized and purposeful manner.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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