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Starshopper

Prospect Management Specialist

Starshopper, Fayetteville, Arkansas, us, 72702

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Details Closing Date:

01/27/2026

Type of Position:

Data Analysis and Insights

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department University Development Information Services

Summary of Job Duties The Prospect Management Specialist serves as an integral member of the Advancement team and provides strategic support for prospect development and portfolio strategies to ensure a growing pipeline for major, principal, and planned gifts. The position partners with college/school/unit colleagues to support their philanthropic goals. The Prospect Management Specialist is an expert in data mining, utilizing statistical software, and utilizing tools for data visualization and data query with the sole purpose of moving prospects through the donor continuum and securing philanthropic gifts to support the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville. The position reports to the Director, Prospect Management. Working collaboratively across the Advancement Division, the successful candidate builds and maintains collegial relationships and seeks out proactive opportunities to achieve identified goals. This position must effectively communicate (verbal and written) with constituents, perform administrative tasks as assigned, communicate challenges and concerns that may arise, and build and nurture a “Circle of Safety” within the Advancement Division. Advancement team members are determined to advance the people, work, and impact of the greater whole at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

At least one year of experience with data analytics utilizing CRMs such as Affinaquest, EverTrue or similar

Knowledge and understanding of prospect management principles and methods

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education

Graduate of the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

AT least two years of experience in fundraising within higher education or equivalent as a gift officer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity/knowledge with relational databases

Advanced skills in Excel: logical functions, data validation, conditional formatting, and pivot tables

Strong organizational, analytical and writing skills

Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment, and to handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Must excel at working in cross-functional collaborations, working with teams to create innovative strategies and tactics that support Advancement’s strategic objectives and goals

Requires understanding and ability to interact at a high-level with campus constituents, specifically, major gift officers in schools, colleges and units, on a proactive and on-going basis

Displays exceptionally strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to describe complex technical information clearly, consistently and effectively

Requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills in data analysis to translate data into actionable information through recognizing connections and make meaning out of data

Requires problem solving skills to identify gaps, prioritize opportunities and challenges and guide good decision-making

Works with and builds collaborative relationships with campus constituents by working in the Advancement cross-functional team model

Promotes sharing of information and transparent communication with team members

Additional Information Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Pre-employment and Physical Activity Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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