Research Intern, Office of Resource Development, Harvard Medical School
Posted September 4, 2014
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The LHT Research Associate provides the following Research services for the Office of Resource Development at Harvard Medical School (HMS): weekly newsletter; monitoring news alerts; prospect identification; ADVANCE database management (alumni, donor, and prospect data); and other research and administrative projects as assigned.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop the Weekly Newsletter by tracking and disseminating news and information for HMS graduates, Advisory Council members, and Board of Fellow members
- Running the deceased individual report for inclusion of any alumni deaths in the Newsletter
- Assisting with ADVANCE donor database maintenance
- Identify new individual HMS prospects through a variety of methods, including data mining the ADVANCE donor database, reviewing real estate transactions, alumni newsletters, donor reports, and screening results
- Compiling preliminary biographical and financial data for use in donor/prospect profiles
- Reviewing paper and electronic periodicals
- Administrative responsibilities such as filing, copying, faxing, and occasional front desk coverage
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Has no direct supervisory responsibilities; reports to Senior Research Associates and the Director of Research
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree and at least one year of related work experience preferred
SKILLS:
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Detail Oriented
- Working knowledge of computer applications
- Research experience in print reference materials and the Internet
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
The position will pay $12/hour; not to exceed 15 hours per week.
Interested candidates, please send a resume including a list of courses completed to John F. Foschio, Senior Research Associate, Harvard Medical School at: [email protected]