ASU Enterprise Partners

Student Strategic Research Analyst


PayCompetitive
LocationTempe/Arizona
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R795

      Student Strategic Research Analyst

      The ASU Foundation (ASUF) fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its c harter into meaningful impact.

      In partnership with the Moonshot Accelerator team, the Student Strategic Research Analyst will conduct background research on a wide variety of topics (from the criminal justice system to sharks to community health) to inform and guide strategy for a plethora of moonshot projects at ASU – bold ideas to address social and environmental challenges with philanthropic support. The Student Strategic Research Analyst will use a variety of online resources to stay up to date on current trends in philanthropy, as well as use online databases, foundation websites, and public tax documents to compile funding landscapes on a variety of topics. They will also prepare comprehensive briefing materials on individuals and organizations to prepare leadership for high level engagement. This position will directly support cultivating relationships with potential donors and collaborators. Strong research and research-based writing skills, attention to detail, and organization skills are required. A love for learning and a desire to stay up to date on current events is essential. Graphic design skills are a plus, as this position will support in producing presentations, reports, and other high level graphic materials to help prospective donors learn more about ASU.

      This position will require approximately 10 - 22 hours per week in scheduled shifts between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be allowed during school breaks and over the summer. Start date is flexible.

      Learn more about our student employment program he r e .

      What you’ll do:

      • Conduct in-depth research on individuals and organizations such as corporations and foundations, utilizing confidential files and print, electronic, and on-line resources

      • Formulate market scans and landscape analyses to identify major trends in philanthropy, higher education and other related areas of interest

      • Stay up to date on current events, regularly monitor news stories, press releases, and other online sources and communicate pertinent information to the team

      • Prepare presentations, reports, and other graphic materials to share with prospective donors

      • Analyze, interpret, and summarize financial disclosure documents for purposes of wealth assessment, identification of previous giving history and program area interests

      • Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations

      What you'll need:

      • Excellent customer relation skills, communication and follow through

      • Learning mindset with a willingness and desire to spend time researching a variety of topics

      • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to the team on various research topics/skills

      • Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)

      • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing

      • Ability to work both independently and in a team

      • Ability to take initiative and set priorities while being flexible

      • Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties

      • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information

      Preferred skills and abilities:

      • Ability to commit to working at least two consecutive semesters

      • Graphic design skills as this position will support in producing presentations, reports and other high level graphic materials to help prospective donors learn more about ASU

      • An ability to understand dynamic, interrelated concepts and ASU connections to news, events and organizations

      • Organizational skills, ability to keep team files and digital workspaces organized

      Relevant qualifications:

      A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University. Student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

      Benefits:

      • Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!

      • $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

      • Hands-on experience in a professional environment

      • Professional development plans

      • Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students

      • Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses

      • Professional skills workshops

      At ASU Enterprise Partners:

      We serve.

      We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do.

      We innovate.

      We’re always looking for new ideas , new solutions , new approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU.

      We engage.

      We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure.

      We care.

      When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care — about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU.

      ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of influence. Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to build a just, equitable , diverse, and inclusive organization.

      ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • About the company

      ASU Enterprise Partners serves as the resource-raising arm of Arizona State University. As the parent organization of five nonprofits that are each tasked with identifying new revenue opportunities, ASU Enterprise Partners represents a new, innovative ...