Administrative/Staff Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Director of Prospect Research Division :  Institutional Advancement
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	Report to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement.  The Director of Prospect Research is responsible for coordinating efforts to identify and meet Advancement’s prospect research data needs; providing overall directions for prospect research to assist the University in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donor prospects;  coordinating and managing the support system for major gift fundraising operation; and serving as head of the Prospect Management Committee (PMC).  Organize and conduct research on individuals, corporations, and foundations identified as potential donors at $50,000 or more through the prospect clearance and coordinating process. Develop and maintain a tracking system, generate required reports, and develop and initiate the Division’s prospect management and research processes.  Demonstrate an understanding of departmental goals and objectives, taking responsibility to ensure these goals and objectives are met as supported through and by the Blackbaud database and other research tools and systems.  Perform other duties assigned by the Associate vice President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and/or President.
QUALIFICATIONS	A master’s degree is strongly preferred with three to five years of experience in institutional or related research.  Must be proficient in computer use and possess knowledge and use of specialized software (Backbaud database system- Raiser’s Edge). The successful candidate must possess leadership skills and have demonstrated ability to manage and provide overall direction for all major gift solicitations
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:               Director of Prospect Research Division :                     Institutional Advancement                     Recruitment Pool:         Open to the General Public Position Type:              Full-time Salaried/Staff Source of Funding:        Grant-funded/Restricted Posting Date:               April 2, 2008 Closing Date:               Open Until Filled Work Days:                  Monday - Friday Working Hours:            8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Candidates must submit an application and three current letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Office Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860
Email: tallen@claflin.edu

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