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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State is currently seeking a Prospect Management and Analytics Specialist in supporting the Office of Prospect Management and Analytics. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Director of Prospect Management and working closely with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations units as well as other partners, this Prospect Management and Analytics Specialist will:

• Identify, analyze and qualify leads for university fundraising units.

•  Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications

• Develop project and related reports which may be distributed throughout the development and alumni unit

• Assist in the development and operation of programs designed to identify and enhance major gifts to the University

• Complete complex reports and analyses related to research and prospect management

• Oversee special projects for central development offices, including tracking and monitoring the major gift activity of the University

• Ensure data integrity and oversee maintenance of prospect tracking system to include donor assignments, contact and solicitation activity, and donor strategies

• Synthesize large volumes of data and information into concise summary reports to allow for actionable steps

• Provide a consistent and comprehensive platform to foster communication, coordination, and teamwork

• Serve as liaison with colleges, campuses, and central development staff on various subject matters pertaining to prospect management

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with large datasets with synthesizing large volumes of data and information into concise summary reports to allow for actionable steps

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;

• The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;

• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;

• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.