Development Analyst, Social Sciences
Development
Summary of Job Details
Under general supervision, serves as the Analyst for the Social Sciences Development Team in the Office of Development, supporting a complex and multifaceted program in coordination with Central Development's Prospect Services and Donor Relations & Stewardship units. Analyst reports to the Director of Development but serves all fundraisers within the unit and maintains a dotted line for general supervision to the Directors of Prospect Management and Development Research. Provides leadership for all analytical functions that advances the strategic goals, initiatives, and projects leading toward philanthropic commitments from individuals, foundations, and organizations to the Division of Social Sciences. Performs high-level, sophisticated research to identify new prospects, detailed analysis on donor giving, coordination and execution of moves management meetings for development officer portfolio management (including, but not limited to data entry and records updates), donor follow-up action items, and data analytics to inform development officer travel. Additionally, the Analyst helps to coordinate and prepare development officers, senior administrators, and academic and program stakeholders for donor visits, solicitations, high-level events, and development-related travel. Knowledge and understanding of a complex fundraising program are essential to providing effective leadership.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-3 years of experience in the maintenance of databases, expertise in the use of Word, Excel, and other office software and/or web-based applications.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations and to explain common development and research concepts
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite and demonstrated ability to learn various software programs quickly
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work
Special Conditions of Employment
May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus-wide events.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
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Application review begins 3/26/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #76927