General Information
| Job Description | PROSPECT RSCH MGR 1 | Working Title | Director of Constituent Research and Development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006785 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 09/26/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 006787 | PROSPECT RSCH SPEC 4 | 2 |
| 007139 | PROSPECT RSCH SPEC 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets. |
Custom Scope
| Manages prospect research operations through organizing and delegating to team to achieve (productivity, technical, performance, efficiency of operations) objectives. Manages research systems, analytics and procedures. Monitors administration of fiscal, material, and human resources. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Sr. Director of Annual Giving & Constituent Research & Development, the Director of Constituent Research & Development (CRD) provides strategic direction and management for the office of Constituent Research & Development. The research office has primary responsibility for providing in-depth background information on a wide variety of constituents for use by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, faculty, and the development department. Additional responsibilities include initiating proactive research, data mining, and analytics that will produce a pipeline of prospects for future qualification, cultivation, and solicitation, in support of UC Riverside. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the research office, including staff supervision, strategic direction, and planning for work products and workloads, human resources, resource acquisition (both independently and in coordination with others), and coordination with all offices using the services of the research office. This position is critical to the success of UC Riverside's overall fundraising efforts, providing services to the entire campus. By identifying, prioritizing, and focusing the efforts of Development staff on well-defined pools of prospects, the research office enables efficiency in fundraising and ensures philanthropic goals are met. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Manages staff to achieve department objectives through defining individual goals and ensuring work meets quality and timeline requirements.
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25 |
Oversees daily operations of prospect research department to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective collaborations. Independently resolves departmental issues within the latitude of guidelines and policies.
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30 |
Provides input for short and long range fundraising goals. Suggests ways to improve operations.
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15 |
| Manages departmental fiscal, material and human resources within department budget. Plans and is accountable for the annual operations and capital budget for areas of responsibility. | 5 |
| Builds effective liaisons throughout the organization to provide tailored services. | 5 |
| Builds effective relationships with others who create or benefit from prospect research information. Represents unit in internal and external committees and research organizations. | 10 |
| Recommends changes in staffing, executes recruiting and onboarding, verifying new hires meet standards. Conducts performance evaluations and defines development goals. | 5 |
| Promotes professional growth and advancement, implementing professional development, continuing education, and training initiatives for staff. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Broad knowledge of prospect research concepts. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into organizational processes and operations to meet defined goals. | Required |
| Knowledge of prospect research and confidentiality policies and processes. Broad knowledge of relevant industry federal, state and local laws and regulations. | Required |
| Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively manage lead and motivate others. Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships. | Required |
| Project management and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change. | Required |
| Ability to organize division operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving research processes, procedures, and systems. | Required |
| Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff. | Required |
| Proven analytical abilities and problem solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution. Demonstrates sound judgement. | Required |
| Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups. | Required |
| Advanced user of research tools, analytical databases and reporting applications. | Required |
| Ability to manage team efforts and prioritize projects to move institutional goals and objectives toward success. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Other University Setting |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |