Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Schulich School of Business

Affiliation *

YUSA 2 PT

Casual (up to 24 hours per week)

Job Start Date

09-01-2026

Job End Date

04-30-2027

Posting Intent

YUSA-2: This is an open posting. All interested persons may apply. The hiring unit will first consider applications from members of YUSA 2 with seniority

Band/Salary Grade *

U05

Compensation *

Hourly Rate:$28.89

Job Category

Advancement / Alumni Relations / Development

Purpose:
Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts and Campaign, the Prospect Research Assistant provides support to aid in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Schulich alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations by conducting prospect research and analysis.

Education:
Completion of a University degree in a related field.

Experience:
One year recent and related experience conducting prospect or marketing research. Experience in a non-profit and/or fundraising setting is an asset.

Skills:

- Knowledge of research methods that identify and verify information.

- Effective communication skills.

- Excellent analytical skills.

- Ability to interpret, draft, summarize, and communicate information from a variety of sources in a clear and concise manner.

- Effective interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, consensus-building, sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.





- Ability to work with confidential material including personal information and other intellectual property.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to balance competing demands and deadlines.

- Strong project coordination and administration skills.

- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team as well as independently.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and client relationship management platforms.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

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