Student Strategic Research Assistant

The Student Strategic Research Assistant is a student worker role within the Research and Prospect Management team. This position supports the identification and prioritization of current and prospective donors by developing prospect lists and research briefs as well as maintaining and organizing research data. This position will require approximately 10 - 20 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. What You’ll Do Assist in building research briefs or lists of current and prospective partners Organize and track past research projects Improve efficiency of internal reporting Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations Other duties as assigned What You’ll Need Inquisitive, willing, and driven to learn Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) Ability to learn new software programs as needed Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing Ability to work both independently and in a team, who can 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 Relevant Qualifications A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University. Student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement. Preferred Education And Experience Students with an interest in non-profit leadership, business information systems and/or data management are encouraged to apply. Preferred Skills And Abilities Ability to commit to working at least two consecutive semesters Data management skills as this position may work with large datasets Experience with a CRM platform Benefits $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 About ASU Foundation The ASU Foundation 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 charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good. At the ASU Foundation we value Character We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do. Service We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful. Innovation Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes. The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr