Student Strategic Research Analyst, Moonshot

About the role

The ASU Foundation (ASUF) fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations, and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. As a part of the ASU Foundation Launch Studio team, the Student Strategic Research Analyst will conduct qualitative, web-based research on a wide variety of topics to inform and guide strategy for philanthropically funded initiatives at ASU.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on individuals and organizations such as corporations and foundations, utilizing confidential files and print, electronic, and on-line resources
• Produce deep dives and landscape analyses to identify major trends in philanthropy, higher education, and other related areas of interest
• Stay up to date on current events, regularly monitor news stories, press releases, and other online sources and communicate pertinent information to the team through bi-weekly tracking reports
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other graphic materials to share with senior leadership
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize financial disclosure documents for purposes of wealth assessment, identification of previous giving history, and program area interests
• Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations

Requirements

• Learning mindset with a willingness and desire to spend time researching a variety of topics
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and respond to urgent and shifting priorities
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information

Qualifications

• A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University
• Willingness and ability to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement

Benefits

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
• Hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Professional development plans
• Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
• Professional skills workshops

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Approximately 10 - 22 hours per week in scheduled shifts between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday
• Additional hours may be allowed during school breaks and over the summer
• Start date is flexible