Prospect Management Specialist

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Closing Date:

01/27/2026

Type of Position:

Data Analysis and InsightsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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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:

• Bachelors 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:

• Masters 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 Advancements 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:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCrystal Ellis Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 Universitys 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

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Frequent Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes