What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prospect Development Student Worker position at OSU Foundation?
VISION: Transform the university through the power of generosity
MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: This position provides support to the Prospect Development team with a focus on prospect research, including, but not limited to, prospect research, CRM data entry, news alert monitoring, and other various Prospect Development tasks and projects.
KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Job Responsibilities and Expectations-
- Monitor news alerts and share timely insights with members of the Prospect Research team for referrals or updates to OSUF partners.
- Capture any identified prospect research from news alerts and other sources and update CRM with information identified.
- Perform data entry in CRM to ensure all research profiles generated by PR team are added to CRM and records are updated accordingly.
- Audit research on top prospects on a recurring basis and provide recommendations for updates to PR team.
- Collaborate with PR team to document relationship networks for top prospects in CRM.
- Support drafting and updating executive summaries on top prospects in CRM.
- Perform basic research on prospects as needed (contact info, career info, etc.).
- Assist in developing processes and documentation for the responsibilities and tasks of the PR student intern.
- Provide support to the Prospect Development team on additional projects and tasks as needed.
JOB COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE:
- Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job
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Excellent oral and written communication skills – will be expected to communicate effectively with the Prospect Development team and, at times, other members of the OSUF team.
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Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time well are essential.
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Proficient computer skills: will be performing data entry, report building, and use a wide array of software including the Microsoft Office Suite and other prospect research specific tools.
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Must be willing to take the initiative, show willingness to learn, and ask questions.
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Minimum of 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday (and continuing through the fall/spring)
