Prospect Research Analyst

Job no: R-0000002390 Position Title: Prospect Research Analyst Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: Hybrid Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $31.26 Rate of pay commensurate with experience Start Date: 08/29/2025 Job Description: Mount Holyoke College seeks a Prospect Research Analyst to join our College Relations team. As a Prospect Research Analyst, you'll be instrumental in shaping the College Relations team's success by identifying, researching, and analyzing potential individual sources of financial support. Reporting to the Associate Director of Prospect Research and Management, you'll provide the essential groundwork that empowers our fundraising initiatives. This is a predominantly remote role with minimal on-campus engagement required, with candidates needing to live within driving distance to campus. This hybrid work style offers flexibility while allowing you to contribute significantly to our fundraising efforts. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Perform focused prospect research, both ad hoc and project-based, evaluating the financial capabilities of new prospects and existing donors. Present clear and concise research analysis to fundraisers, verbally and in writing, to inform their engagement strategies. Prepare comprehensive briefings and profiles for Presidential, VP, and other fundraiser-led meetings and events. Work with the Associate Director to determine strategies for identifying new prospects through various screening techniques. Accurately maintain and report on prospect data within our CRM, ensuring timely updates to employment and biographical information. Keep current on alumni news, philanthropic trends, and Mount Holyoke College's priorities. Collaborate with the Associate Director to assess available research tools and vendors. Oversee student workers, providing guidance and support. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of dedicated prospect research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated proficiency with key prospect research tools such as iWave, LexisNexis, and LiveAlumni. Proven ability to develop robust wealth capacity ratings. Experience working with relational databases (Salesforce platforms preferred but not required) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish priorities with a high degree of independence, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects under pressure. Flexibility, resourcefulness, thoroughness, accuracy, and detail-orientation, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work collegially and collaboratively within a team. A strong ability to handle highly confidential material with discretion. Hiring Range: $31.26 - $35.17 What We Offer: 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary) Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Disability and Leave Benefits Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary) Employee Assistance Program Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others) Generous Paid Time Off Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex Full Job Description Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy. Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications A complete resume or curriculum vitae For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.