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Assistant Director Development Operations and Research Posted On June 11 2026 Hours Full Time Description JOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Director Development Operations and Research is responsible for designing administering and continuously improving development operations systems prospect research practices fundraising analytics and reporting processes that support alumni parent donor foundation and corporate engagement efforts across The Cooper Union.Working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Development Operations this position serves as a subject matter expert in constituent data management prospect research portfolio analytics fundraising performance reporting and development systems administration. The Assistant Director translates data into actionable fundraising intelligence supports strategic decision-making and helps ensure the integrity effectiveness and scalability of Alumni Affairs and Development operations.This critical role regularly collaborates with Alumni Affairs and Development staff the Business Office Information Technology the Office of the President faculty administrators vendors and external partners KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelopment Operations and Systems Management• Partner with the Senior Director of Development Operations to administer evaluate and continuously improve development operations systems policies procedures and workflows that support fundraising donor engagement and alumni affairs.• Maintain and strengthen constituent data integrity through routine audits quality-control procedures and adherence to departmental standards.• Serve as a primary administrator and power user of fundraising and research platforms including Slate DonorSearch LexisNexis Tableau and related technologies.• Maintain major and principal gift pipeline reports proposal tracking systems and fundraising performance metrics to support leadership decision-making.• Analyze trends and opportunities within alumni parent donor foundation corporate and institutional constituencies and present findings in a clear and actionable manner.• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency prospect management practices and user adoption of development technologies.• Liaise closely and regularly with relevant campus partners vendors and consultants to ensure effective integration and utilization of fundraising systems and research tools.Prospect Research Portfolio Strategy and Principal Gifts Support• Conduct proactive prospect identification wealth screening analysis relationship mapping and philanthropic capacity assessments to support fundraising priorities.• Prepare prospect profiles briefing materials donor intelligence reports and strategy documents for senior leadership trustees volunteers and fundraising staff.• Support principal gift fundraising efforts through prospect research relationship mapping donor intelligence gathering briefing materials and strategy documentation.• Support prospect review meetings and portfolio strategy discussions that advance donor discovery qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship efforts.• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend strategies that strengthen fundraising outcomes across individual foundation corporate and institutional giving programs.Training Collaboration and Leadership• Train and support Alumni Affairs and Development staff on prospect research methodologies CRM best practices reporting tools prospect management and data governance standards.• Author and edit written documents including prospect profiles biographies reports presentations correspondence acknowledgements and other materials as required.• Demonstrate excellent skill in persuasion through written and spoken communication.• Participate in department-wide events meetings donor engagement activities priorities of the Office of the President and institutional initiatives as required.• Other duties as assigned. SKILLSREQUIREMENTS• 3-plus years of experience in development operations prospect research fundraising analytics higher education advancement nonprofit management or a related field.• Demonstrated experience supporting fundraising strategy through prospect research donor intelligence portfolio management and data analysis.• Exceptional time management analytical research and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.• Excellent writing proofreading editing and presentation skills.• Experience working with Slate database and other constituent relationship management systems prospect research platforms and reporting tools e.g. DonorSearch LexisNexis Tableau Raisers Edge or similar systems.• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive donor and institutional information.• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and support best practices in fundraising operations and data management.• Understanding of fundraising principles prospect development and relationship-based philanthropy in a higher education or nonprofit environment.• Propriety thoughtfulness and discretion.• Appreciation for The Cooper Union mission and ethos. EDUCATION• Bachelors degree required. • Masters degree preferred. Annual Salary Range 75000 - 78000 This is a unionized position. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email materials to hrcooper.edu
Founded by inventor industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art architecture and engineering as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
My feelings my desires my hopes embrace humanity throughout the world" Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep."
From its beginnings Cooper Union was a unique institution dedicated to founder Peter Coopers proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.
Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills enrich their intellects and spark their creativity and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.
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