Assistant Director of Prospect Research

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Job Summary The Assistant Director of Prospect Research plays a key role in advancing the organization¿s fundraising goals by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing potential donors. The Assistant Director develops data driven insights and partners closely with development officers to ensure they have the information, portfolios, and strategies needed to build strong donor pipelines. This position contributes to prospect management, prospect research methodology, and long-range planning to support major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and campaign initiatives. Responsibilities The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prospect Research & Analysis Conduct in depth research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using public records, databases, and internal data. Evaluate donor capacity, philanthropic interests, wealth indicators, and engagement history. Prepare detailed research profiles, briefings, and strategy documents for leadership and frontline fundraisers. Monitor news, trends, and external data sources to identify new prospects and emerging opportunities. Data Strategy & Reporting Collaborate with information and data services to support data integrity related to prospect records, ratings, and research outputs. Create and maintain prospect rating models, capacity scoring, and segmentation strategies. Identify patterns and insights that inform fundraising strategy and resource allocation. Leadership & Collaboration Establish research standards, best practices, and ethical guidelines. Collaborate with information and data services, annual giving, major gifts, and alumni engagement. Provide training to staff on research tools and data literacy. Other Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience in higher education or nonprofit environment. Experience working with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge/NXT) and complex data sets. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of data visualization or analytics tools. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to synthesize complex information. Proficiency with prospect research tools (LexisNexis, etc.) and donor database systems. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. High attention to detail, discretion, and commitment to ethical research practices. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) Pay Band: B11 Salary Range: $56,600/annually - $72,200/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 11/4/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Augusta University