Director of Prospect Intelligence & Data Integrity (Administrator II)

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

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.

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.  We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 12/01/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)

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