Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level A Job Title Research Specialist Department DAE Research Support 3 Compensation Range $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date June 5, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description Summary The Research Specialist delivers decision-ready information to support complex fundraising and alumni engagement strategies at the University of British Columbia. This position has significant responsibility for identifying major gift prospects and quantifying the value and potential of the donor pipeline. This research role is a key part of the team to growing philanthropic support for the University and aids in enhancing alumni engagement. Organizational Status The Research Department is a partner in development and alumni engagement, creating and sharing knowledge to mobilize successful donor and alumni relationships that advance the mission of the University of British Columbia. Reports to: Director, Research & Prospect Analytics Works with: Development and Alumni Engagement staff; other research analysts and research specialists. Contacts: UBC staff involved in fundraising and alumni engagement; members of DAE Services; external prospect research professionals. Work Performed - Provides information and recommendations to support complex fund-raising approaches, strategies, and proposals that drive decisions and actions. Rates the potential of donors and prospective donors by assessing financial, business, and personal information, affinity to UBC, community engagement, corporate and social connections, interests, and potential risks. Writes reports and financial summaries to support the cultivation and solicitation of major donors. - Identifies individuals and organizations with potential to make a major gift or assume a volunteer leadership position at the University and suggests opportunities to engage them. - Analyzes industry, business, and financial news targeted to development and alumni engagement priorities. Creates customized newsletters that communicate relevant information to key parties in a manner that guides decision-making. - Develops an understanding of faculty fundraising priorities. Attends prospect and donor strategy meetings and recommends research strategies and approaches. - Maintains the database in relation to prospect research and management information. - Maintains and uses social media accounts for relevant professional online communities such as LinkedIn. - Performs other duties as assigned. Consequence of Error/Judgement Inaccurate, inappropriate, or untimely information or analysis could lead to poorly planned or erroneous cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, potentially directing staff towards unproductive activities thereby limiting UBC s ability to meet its development and alumni engagement goals. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors, embarrassment to the University and its senior administration and the loss of significant financial support to the University. Supervision Received Works independently and under the general direction of the Director, Research & Prospect Analytics. Supervision Given May supervise junior staff and/or student employees. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of one year experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably within a fundraising context, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a university environment is an asset. Understanding of key information sources including securities filings, property records, corporate and news databases, social media platforms (Linked-in, Twitter, etc.), and constituent/customer database systems. Knowledge of development, the donor lifecycle, and alumni engagement activities. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high efficiency, attention to detail, and follow through. Highly accountable for achieving results. Often working under deadline. Able to analyze and interpret complex business and financial data, identify trends, make connections, and interpret patterns. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Strong business writing skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion and commitment to ethical fundraising and research practices. Good computer proficiency in word processing, email, spreadsheets, and web/database searching. Resourceful and independent but able to work as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Foreign language research ability would be an asset, especially reading knowledge of Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, or Punjabi. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
