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Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates residential students, leading both military and civilian lifestyles, and working adults across the globe. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and master's degrees, and graduate certificates. Founded in 1819 by U.S. Army Capt. Alden Partridge, Norwich is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
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Director of Prospect Research
Description:
The Office of Development seeks applicants who are naturally inquisitive about people, detail-oriented, and fluent in modern research techniques for the Director of Prospect Research position..
Responsibilities:
The Director will establish a comprehensive research program, be responsible for acquiring and converting data into useful intelligence about top prospects, and for conveying that information to Development staff in a clear, concise manner. The successful candidate must be systems-oriented, self-motivated, and productive with minimal supervision. Knowledge of relational database systems, the ability to store and retrieve relevant information about prospective donors, and the ability to effectively present that information is essential. S/he must be able to establish and follow standard operating procedures, yet remain flexible to changing priorities.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years in a development research setting (higher ed preferred); capital campaign experience (>$25 million); experience training research users. In addition, outstanding computer and research skills, Raiser’s Edge software a plus; experience evaluating new research tools; proven track record of identifying 5- to 7-figure prospects; and strong written and verbal communications skills.
Additional Information:
Position is open until filled.
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and Norwich University Employment Application to Director of Prospect Research Search, via email: jobs@norwich.edu.
May 24, 2012
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependant care, a retirement annuity plan and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.