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Job No: 557585; 04/27/2026
PROSPECT RESEARCH ANALYST
Administrative Analyst Specialist II
University Advancement

Salary Range: $5,274 - $7,684/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $5,274-$5,709/Monthly)

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Reporting to the Director of Advancement Services, the incumbent will identify, research, and qualify or determine whether individuals are major gift prospects, consistent with the priorities of the University. To accomplish these tasks and ensure the fundraising staff has an on-going supply of prospects to meet the University's fundraising goals, the incumbent will conduct comprehensive research and analysis using free and paid prospect research tools, such as LexisNexis, ResearchPoint, Target Analytics, and LiveAlumni, in addition to the constituent relationship management database, Raiser's Edge. The incumbent will use their analysis of data to create comprehensive prospective donor research profiles, event bios, due-diligence screenings, and various requested reports related to prospect research. The incumbent will also be responsible for working with the department of Administrative Technology on large-scale data imports to ensure efficiency and database accuracy. The incumbent will follow applicable University and University Advancement policies and procedures, and follow applicable best practices and protocols outlined by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or equivalent training. Two years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. Experience using paid prospect research tools (i.e. ResearchPoint, LexisNexis, LiveAlumni, and/or other resources). Experience working with constituent relationship management databases. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling, along with the ability to effectively write and present reports and other documents in a professional manner. University Advancement positions require staff to work with highly confidential and sensitive information. Successful candidates should have a working knowledge and appreciation for highly confidential information and data. Proficiency in online research from multiple data sources with the ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize complex biographical and financial data for a fundraising operation. Demonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software. Must have the ability to: take initiative and manage multiple projects using excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines; handle confidential and sensitive information at all times: and work collaboratively as part of a team in a diverse environment. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Prior experience researching individuals in a higher education fundraising organization. Experience working with Raiser's Edge and using Query and ImportOmatic in the Raiser's Edge database. Thorough knowledge of ResearchPoint wealth screening results and Target Analytics modeling scores. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel formulas and PivotTables.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on May 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
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Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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