Senior Prospect Researcher - Part-Time Job at Addison Group, Chicago, IL

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  • Addison Group
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Prospect Researcher – Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Higher Education

Compensation: $22–$24.50/ hour

Work Schedule: Flexible hours, 10–25 hours per week depending on projects and deadlines

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a well-established private college in downtown Chicago.

Job Description:

The Senior Prospect Researcher will support the Office of Development and Alumni Relations by conducting high-quality prospect research and assisting with grant-related research projects. This part-time temporary role requires flexibility in hours and offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support student success and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain quality standards for all research projects to ensure consistency and accuracy
  • Support prospecting and database research projects
  • Assist with data analysis related to major gift activity
  • Provide research support for grant applications and program development initiatives
  • Advise development staff on prospects and current donors
  • Manage projects such as annual stewardship reports for endowed scholarship donors
  • Identify and pre-qualify prospects to maintain an adequate assigned prospect pool
  • Support strategic planning by providing data reports and analyses
  • Assist with post-event stewardship and follow-up efforts
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3–5 years of experience in prospect research, major gift research, or related field
  • Experience at multiple organizations preferred, ideally in higher education
  • Strong secondary research skills, including electronic data sources and wealth assessment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to assess research requests and deliver accurate results
  • Knowledge of general development processes preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, faculty, and trustees

Additional Details:

  • Part-time temporary role, up to 6 months
  • Flexible hours based on projects and deadlines, may range from 10–25 hours per week
  • Hybrid schedule preferred; occasional on-site visits may be required

Perks:

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and creative environment
  • Gain experience in higher education development and alumni relations
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate other commitments

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Local area, 10 hours per week, Flexible hours,

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