The University of Texas at San Antonio is a nationally recognized public research university committed to advancing knowledge and public health. The Prospect Researcher I is responsible for conducting research on individuals and organizations to support development activities and fundraising strategies for the Office of Advancement & Alumni Engagement.
Responsibilities
- Performs prospect identification and research; meets with development staff to support activities, initiatives and programs
- Collaborates with development staff to develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and overall fundraising strategies
- Advises development staff regarding new prospect possibilities; consults on the feasibility of research requests and special projects
- Creates profile reports tailored to specific goals and/or objectives; maintains, tracks and stores profile data
- Maintains and updates policies and procedures for the prospect research programs; proposes changes and modifications
- Reviews local and national news, business publications, economic trends and business development keeping abreast of prospect information; provides relevant information to development staff
- Manages research information services and negotiates annual contracts
- Maintains and upholds the professional and ethical standards set forth by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA)
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with local prospect researchers and national and local associations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- One year of professional experience in prospect research or data collection and analysis in a development, financial institution, legal or related industry
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure
- Strong analytical, writing, organizational, and communication skills
- Understanding of basic legal and financial processes
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to evaluate complex business and financial data
- Ability to handle highly confidential material with discretion
- Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong intuitive skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Three years of professional experience in prospect research or data collection and analysis for a financial institution or related industry
Company Overview
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a state research university in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.utsa.edu/.Company H1B Sponsorship
The University of Texas at San Antonio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 59 in 2025, 29 in 2024, 47 in 2023, 41 in 2022, 25 in 2021, 37 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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