Job Posting

California State University Los Angeles

PROSPECT RESEARCH AND GRANTS COORDINATOR

Salary range:   $3,245-$5,193/Monthly

Job Summary:

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; non-exempt 

classification.



Under the direction of the Director of Foundation Relations and the 

Director of Advancement Services, the incumbent is responsible for 

both prospect research and coordination of grants. 



Job Duties:

Duties for prospect research include but are not limited to: 

incumbent will gather, analyze, and manage information on university 

donors, prospects and potential prospects; conduct background 

research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using various 

research methodologies including on-line databases, periodicals, and 

other available sources. Produce timely and cogent prospect research 

profiles; assist in the initial implementation, training, and 

continued use of a new computerized prospect management and tracking 

system (i.e. posting prospects assignments, clearances, contact 

reports; asset ratings and other moves management tracking.); oversee 

and maintain prospect electronic and paper file systems; manage 

online and periodical subscription accounts for prospect research.  

Duties for coordination of grants include but are not limited to:  

coordination of the preparation and timely submission of grant 

applications and proposals to private sources to be in compliance 

with grant guidelines and Request for Proposal terms; responsible for 

ensuring that proposals and budgets meet compliance with private 

agency regulations and policies, as well as university and auxiliary 

organization policies; coordinate the post-award routing of grant 

agreements, award checks, and proposal packages for grant account set-

up; maintain records on private grant proposal submittals for 

purposes of reporting requirements; track activity; and future 

prospecting activities at the university.  Performs other related 

duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or 

university and two years of progressively responsible experience 

providing day-to-day administration of a program, and/or performing a 

variety of administrative and analytical work related to budgetary 

analysis, program research, development, and evaluation. At least one 

year of prospect research experience is required. Additional 

experience demonstrating acquisition and successful application of 

the required knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for the 

required education on a year-for-year basis.  Must have knowledge of: 

prospect research principles and ethics, wealth indicators, and fund 

raising strategies; office methods, procedures, and practices; 

various computer programs and applications including Windows based 

software and on-line Internet searching, and rational database 

systems like PeopleSoft Contributor Relations; working knowledge of 

budget policies and procedures; knowledge of basic methods and 

procedures for research and analysis; and the ability to apply them.  

Incumbent must have the ability to:  use specialized skills to 

synthesize data from research sources into brief donor/prospect 

files; use sound judgment in evaluating information; use discretion 

and handle information confidentially; work independently, and set 

priorities.  Strong reading and writing skills are mandatory.  

Excellent customer service skills are required for interaction with 

faculty, staff and development officers. Demonstrated ability and/or 

interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. This 

position requires fingerprinting.

Contact:

Email: jobopenings@cslanet.calstatela.edu.

Web: www.calstatela.edu