USM Career Opportunities

Prospect Researcher

CLOSING DATE: February 12, 2012

DEPARTMENT: University System of Maryland Office

STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFO:

DUTIES: Prospect Researcher develops reports and profiles on individuals, corporations and foundations, and provides assistance to USM development officers to fund programs for particular institutions within the University System of Maryland (USM).

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, 2-3 years experience in higher education; non-profit Advancement Research experience preferred; familiarity with research library resources, including online research references (Lexis-Nexis, Dialog, Dun&Bradstreet, Factiva); ability to collect and analyze data to write reports on individual, corporation and foundation donors and potential donors; proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of the importance of donor and alumni database; ability to interpret company financial information; advanced prospect tracking computer skills; comprehensive working knowledge of the Internet for information retrieval; advanced knowledge of Prospect Research Tools, including on-line sources; strong communication skills (written and oral); ability to meet deadlines; initiative, persistence, ability to work independently and good judgment in dealing with confidential information.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter with resume, referencing position 800021, to: Search Committee Office of Advancement Research - 800021 University System of Maryland Office 3300 Metzerott Road Adelphi, MD 20783 sjacob@usmd.edu

The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to work in the United States.