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Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time
Job Title
Donor Prospect Research Specialist
Classification
Advancement Professional I
Auto Req. ID
559014
Salary Range
Classification Range $4,799 - $6,992 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,799 - $4,895 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.
Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.
Department
A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures, and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development within the Division of University Advancement is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Donor Prospect Research Specialist (Advancement Professional I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Director of Prospect Management and Strategy, the Donor Prospect Research Specialist supports University Advancement by conducting research, analysis, and reporting on individuals, corporations, and foundations to inform fundraising strategies and enhance donor engagement. This position focuses on analyzing existing constituent data to identify new prospects, preparing research on assigned prospects, and supporting strategic fundraising initiatives, including campus-wide comprehensive or capital campaigns.
The Donor Prospect Research Specialist collaborates closely with Advancement leadership and the Development team to ensure fundraisers are equipped with accurate, actionable, and timely information. This role requires skills in research and data analysis to help build and maintain strong prospect pools and to guide data-driven fundraising strategies. This position is also responsible for prospect portfolio distribution and other prospect report distribution to University Advancement staff. Responsibilities also include gathering, compiling, and analyzing prospect research data, assisting in the coordination of prospect identification, donor prospect reporting and analysis, general office coordination, and travel and procurement card tracking. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Under direct supervision, performs entry-level technical and professional work within the advancement field including gathering and analyzing data; producing reports; assisting in advancement activities; representing the university and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and applicable regulations and laws. Performs less complex assignments following detailed and established procedures. Work is regularly reviewed for understanding of professional concepts and compliance with policies and procedures.
- General professional knowledge of advancement and fundraising tactics.
- Demonstrated communications and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and potential donors.
- Ability to follow guidelines and provide input and feedback.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a donor and stakeholder service-oriented approach.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical and math skills to complete research and reconcile financial accounts.
- Organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
- Ability to use technology and relevant software packages.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with research and the ability to perform data analysis, as well as experience using ResearchPoint, LexisNexis, and WealthEngine.
- Work experience in nonprofit or public organizations that receive donated funds, with an understanding of how those funds are solicited, allocated, and used.
- Possess knowledge of creating both general and detailed research biographical profiles, and be able to maintain files, records, and the confidentiality of prospect information and development records.
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and RE software, along with familiarity with engagement scoring, machine learning approaches to donor modeling, or network analysis.
License/Certifications
A valid California driver’s license.
Special Working Conditions
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Must be able to work annual commencement ceremonies.
Benefits at a Glance
- An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
- FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 15 paid holidays
See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Hiring Preference
On-Campus CSUEU Employees
Advertised: Jun 11 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Job no: 559014
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time
Job Title
Donor Prospect Research Specialist
Classification
Advancement Professional I
Auto Req. ID
559014
Salary Range
Classification Range $4,799 - $6,992 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,799 - $4,895 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.
Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.
Department
A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures, and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development within the Division of University Advancement is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Donor Prospect Research Specialist (Advancement Professional I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Director of Prospect Management and Strategy, the Donor Prospect Research Specialist supports University Advancement by conducting research, analysis, and reporting on individuals, corporations, and foundations to inform fundraising strategies and enhance donor engagement. This position focuses on analyzing existing constituent data to identify new prospects, preparing research on assigned prospects, and supporting strategic fundraising initiatives, including campus-wide comprehensive or capital campaigns.
The Donor Prospect Research Specialist collaborates closely with Advancement leadership and the Development team to ensure fundraisers are equipped with accurate, actionable, and timely information. This role requires skills in research and data analysis to help build and maintain strong prospect pools and to guide data-driven fundraising strategies. This position is also responsible for prospect portfolio distribution and other prospect report distribution to University Advancement staff. Responsibilities also include gathering, compiling, and analyzing prospect research data, assisting in the coordination of prospect identification, donor prospect reporting and analysis, general office coordination, and travel and procurement card tracking. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Under direct supervision, performs entry-level technical and professional work within the advancement field including gathering and analyzing data; producing reports; assisting in advancement activities; representing the university and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and applicable regulations and laws. Performs less complex assignments following detailed and established procedures. Work is regularly reviewed for understanding of professional concepts and compliance with policies and procedures.
- General professional knowledge of advancement and fundraising tactics.
- Demonstrated communications and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and potential donors.
- Ability to follow guidelines and provide input and feedback.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a donor and stakeholder service-oriented approach.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical and math skills to complete research and reconcile financial accounts.
- Organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
- Ability to use technology and relevant software packages.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with research and the ability to perform data analysis, as well as experience using ResearchPoint, LexisNexis, and WealthEngine.
- Work experience in nonprofit or public organizations that receive donated funds, with an understanding of how those funds are solicited, allocated, and used.
- Possess knowledge of creating both general and detailed research biographical profiles, and be able to maintain files, records, and the confidentiality of prospect information and development records.
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and RE software, along with familiarity with engagement scoring, machine learning approaches to donor modeling, or network analysis.
License/Certifications
A valid California driver’s license.
Special Working Conditions
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Must be able to work annual commencement ceremonies.
Benefits at a Glance
- An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
- FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 15 paid holidays
See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Hiring Preference
On-Campus CSUEU Employees
Advertised: Jun 11 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Research Specialist
Verify your degree maps to the role
E-3 visa eligibility requires your degree field to directly match the Research Specialist position. A public health degree supports an epidemiology research role, but a general business degree likely won't. Mismatched credentials are one of the most common reasons LCA applications stall.
Target research-intensive employers by sector
Universities, federal research institutes, contract research organizations, and think tanks routinely file LCAs for Research Specialist roles. These employers have existing compliance infrastructure, which makes the sponsorship conversation faster than with companies new to the E-3 process.
Get your employer to file the LCA early
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before you can apply for your visa. Employers sometimes delay this step. Confirm LCA submission is in the offer timeline before you accept, since DOL certification typically takes seven business days.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from start to consulate appointment. This is especially useful if your employer has never sponsored an E-3 before and needs guidance on the process.
Find Research Specialist jobs with E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to find Research Specialist roles where employers have E-3 sponsorship history. Filtering by employers familiar with the process saves time and avoids conversations with hiring managers who mistake the E-3 for an H-1B visa.
Prepare an equivalency letter if your degree is three years
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted for E-3 purposes, but some consular officers request a credential evaluation. A letter from a USCIS-recognized evaluation agency confirming U.S. bachelor's equivalency removes that uncertainty at your interview.
E-3 Visa Research Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research Specialist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Research Specialist roles where employers are already familiar with E-3 sponsorship. Many employers who sponsor this role work in university research, public health, or policy sectors and have filed LCAs before. Searching through Migrate Mate filters results to employers with relevant sponsorship history, which shortens the hiring timeline significantly.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Research Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as public health, social science, life sciences, or a related discipline. Roles where any degree is acceptable regardless of field typically don't qualify. Your offer letter and the employer's LCA filing must both reflect the specific degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Research Specialist positions?
The E-3 is available year-round with no lottery and no annual cap, while H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by lottery in April. For an Australian Research Specialist, the E-3 means you can start the sponsorship process as soon as you have a job offer, rather than waiting for a lottery result that may not come.
Can I change Research Specialist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you can start work. Your E-3 status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so you cannot simply transfer it. There's no formal portability rule as with some other visa categories, meaning the new LCA and visa documentation need to be in place before your first day with the new employer.