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UCSB Office of Development Student Assistant - Development Research Unit

The Prospect Research Unit, within the Office of Development, is currently looking for a student
assistant/prospect research student for Central Research. We are located in Phelps Hall on campus.

The Research staff has a high regard for the nature of the information it gathers and respects the confidentiality and privacy of its donors and prospects. This prospect data is stored in a central database, Advance. All students will be thoroughly trained.  Student assistants will work 12-15 hours per week.  Work schedules are flexible with any school schedules or designated University “breaks”, and are adjusted each quarter.

General Duties

Computer Research:
  • Perform research using Internet databases, plus Development’s custom database Advance
  • Research corporations, foundations, and individuals
  • Assisting research staff on a variety of research and data projects
Prospect Tracking Support:
  • Update and maintenance of Advance database
  • Attention to detail and data integrity
Administrative Support:
  • Filing and maintenance of office files
  • Assisting with mailings including:
    • Creation of materials such as letters or invitations
    • Monitoring responses to mailing
  • Handling returned mail including updates to Advance
Computer Skills:
Student assistants will need to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe
Acrobat, Google, Internet Explorer (or other browser), and basic email applications within a PC
environment. Additionally, student assistants must have an aptitude for furthering their computer
knowledge, as training will be provided on other specific-use software and databases.

Starting Pay is $11.00/hr.

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Theresa Ebreo
Prospect Research Analyst

No Phone Calls Please