Director of Prospect Intelligence & Data Integrity (Administrator II)Job no: 563836
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Chico
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time
Job/Department Summary:Working independently under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services, the Director of Prospect Intelligence and Data Integrity provides strategic leadership and direction for prospect development, prospect management, advancement data quality, and gift administration at Chico State. The position transforms institutional, philanthropic, and external information into actionable intelligence that strengthens prospect portfolios, supports strategic fundraising and organizational decision-making, and advances the university's philanthropic priorities.
The Director oversees prospect research and pipeline management; establishes strategic priorities, standards, and practices for prospect management and advancement data integrity; establishes standards for the accuracy, consistency, security, and appropriate use of advancement data; and provides management oversight and direction for gift processing, receipting, reconciliation, and related records. The position supervises the Research Assistant and Lead Gift Processor and collaborates with development, alumni engagement, donor relations, finance, information technology, and other university partners to strengthen advancement operations and achieve organizational objectives. Work is performed with a high degree of independence, discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional experience in advancement, fundraising operations, prospect development, data management, gift administration, or a related field, including experience providing leadership or oversight of programs, projects, or staff.
Preferences:Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Experience in higher education advancement, fundraising operations, prospect development, data governance, gift administration, or a related field.
- Experience leading prospect research, portfolio management, data-quality, reporting, gift-processing, or other advancement-services programs.
- Experience supervising professional staff and participating in recruitment, performance management, coaching, or corrective action.
- Experience with advancement CRMs, financial systems, business intelligence tools, data integrations, or large-scale system implementations.
- Experience establishing internal controls, resolving complex financial or data issues, or working with auditors, finance, information technology, or institutional leadership.
Time Base: Full-time
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm
Administrator II Hiring Range: $60,636 - $194,652 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Additional Information:Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.
This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
The person holding this position is considered a "Limited Mandated Reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 12/01/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
Advertised: Nov 10 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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