Student Strategic Research Assistant

Arizona State University

Hours: Part time
Where: Tempe, AZ
Posted: Sep 16

The Student Strategic Research Assistant is a student worker role within the Research and Prospect Management team. This position supports the identification and prioritization of current and prospective donors by developing prospect lists and research briefs as well as maintaining and organizing research data.

This position will require approximately 10 - 20 hours per week in scheduled shifts between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be allowed during school breaks and over the summer. Start date is flexible.

What you'd do

Assist in building research briefs or lists of current and prospective partners
Organize and track past research projects
Improve efficiency of internal reporting
Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations
Other duties as assigned
Inquisitive, willing, and driven to learn
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn new software programs as needed
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing
Ability to work both independently and in a team, who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible

What they want

A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University. Student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

What you get

$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
Hands-on experience in a professional environment
Professional development plans
Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
Professional skills workshops

About Arizona State University

The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good. At the ASU Foundation we value Character We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and acti…

Starts: 2026-09-16