Position Purpose
Strategic Analysts serve as a foundation for fundraising and alumni relations initiatives across Dartmouth, including the President’s Office and the professional schools, and are responsible for creating, managing, analyzing, and driving all prospect and donor data-mining efforts to help meet operating and capital fundraising goals, and extend institutional relationships.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
* Three plus years’ experience in development or similar industry
* Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office, databases, and internet searches
* Excellent research, problem solving, and analytical skills, including ability to analyze and interpret business and financial data and information
* High level of initiative and follow through with the ability to organize work, meet/negotiate deadlines, coordinate projects with others, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong writing skills with the ability to compose concise, focused research documents with attention to accuracy and detail to support identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes
* Strong customer service, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate and work effectively with groups and individuals
* Sound judgment, tact and discretion in handling confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
* Formal instruction in or knowledge of business, financial analysis, statistical methods, information systems, techniques of corporate and biographical research and report writing
* Demonstrated experience in prospect research (or related field), data analysis, advanced analytical tools and databases, internet resources, and other references
* Specialized training in research methodology, or equivalent
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Cindy Welch
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3925
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Cindy Hodgdon Welch, Associate Director, Advancement Business Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number 646-3925
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.