Job Number: J0124-0354
Job Title: Research Officer
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department: University Advancement
Job Category: Fundraising
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/02/2024
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/02/2024
Salary (with Salary Rate): 65,850.00 - 72,522.00/Year
Employee Group: CUPE 2424
Salary Level: 9R
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 01/02/2024
About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Prospect Research and Management, the incumbent provides value-added prospect research and analysis with the objective of increasing Carleton’s competitive edge in the philanthropic marketplace by supplying the information required to secure more major gifts to the University’s campus-wide and Faculty priorities. Through proactive and reactive prospect research and identification, pipeline development, media monitoring on relevant news and industry trends, and support for prospect and donor strategies, the Research Officer directly contributes to the success of the University’s fundraising objectives.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the role of prospect research in major gift fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience with research methodologies and proficiency with various research resources including advanced searching techniques using online databases such as iWave PRO, Grant Connect, LexisNexis, Factiva, SEDAR and SEDI.
• Ability to identify, analyze and interpret financial and wealth indicators and demonstrated experience in providing capacity ratings.
• Excellence in investigating, researching, analyzing and synthesizing large quantities of information in clear and concise formats.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service.
• Exemplary organizational, decision-making, analytical and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate an exceptional level of professional flexibility.
• Ability to multi-task, work well under significant time pressures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with a minimal degree of supervision within a dedicated team framework.
• Understanding of privacy and access to information legislation. Demonstrated professionalism in handling highly sensitive and confidential information ethically and with discretion.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook, and experience working with a relational database, preferably Banner Advancement
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Honours degree in a relevant field
• Masters of Library & Information Science preferred.
• Five years of progressive experience in a research or nonprofit sector, including experience in prospect research.
Assets:
• Experience in a post-secondary institution or major not-for-profit
• Experience with Banner Advancement
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.