Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Research Analyst

Job ID: 289798
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom <> policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct <> . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Lead the implementation and management of a comprehensive prospect research program, supporting the organization's development initiatives. Conduct in-depth research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a variety of biographical, organizational, and financial resources, including online databases, internet platforms, library collections, government records, and other publicly available information.

Collaborate closely with the development team to optimize major gift portfolio management and contribute to stewardship strategies. Support the implementation of stewardship initiatives to strengthen donor relationships. Partner with the development and database teams to ensure the accurate and thorough documentation of donor interactions and research findings

Responsibilities

Researching - 40
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend current and potential major gift prospects, assessing their capacity to financially support the university.
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of biographical, philanthropic, professional, and financial information on donors and prospects.
- Prepare detailed written profiles, event biographies, and targeted prospect lists to support the cultivation of individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Analyze prospects to determine financial capacity and assign capacity ratings based on relevant financial data.
- Leverage relationship mapping tools to identify strategic connections and facilitate institutional engagement opportunities.

Coordinating - 25
- Oversee all research operations for the University Advancement division, including developing and implementing procedures, managing research requests, and enhancing the effectiveness of the research process to meet the needs of the development team.
- Ensure all results and findings are accurately tracked and maintained in the donor database.
- Coordinate the design and management of the donor database, focusing on prospect coding systems, contact report procedures, ratings, and proposal tracking.
- Assist the Vice President of Advancement with data reporting, including metrics for Division of Development (DOD) performance.
- Collaborate with the stewardship team to ensure accurate documentation in the database and proper identification of donors for stewardship events and projects.
- Work jointly with stewardship to support initiatives that strengthen donor relationships and recognition efforts.

Collaborating - 30
- Partner with development staff to design and implement effective cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Provide guidance and support to Division of Development Officers (DODs) and the broader development team in managing donor portfolios for maximum impact.
- Act as a liaison between the database team, Advancement Services, and the development team to ensure seamless communication and data integration.
- Collaborate with the Annual Giving team to identify and prioritize new donor prospects through proactive research and present actionable findings to the development staff.
- Offer strategic recommendations for identifying and cultivating potential major donors, contributing to the overall success of the University's advancement efforts.

Other - 5
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience
Experience in education or non-profit advancement organization

Proposed Salary

$50,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to interpret, analyze and summarize complex biographical, business and financial data.

SKILLS
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Highly developed skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of organization and self-initiative.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• MVR

To apply, visit &Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000& JobOpeningId=289798&PostingSeq=1

Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid- adb1f837bc5deb409c5008e2842a8d7a