DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland
Research Analyst: The Research Analyst provides research support for the Institute's consulting practice that operates throughout the United States and abroad. At any given time, this position provides research and administrative support for a portfolio of 10+ strategy consultancies, supporting the Institute’s principals and team of senior consultants. This position may be required to travel when traveling is deemed to be safe. View the full posting on the DeVos Institute's Careers page!
This individual is responsible for the following, primary roles:
- In addition to the focus described above, provides research and strategy development support across all active consultancies, including, but not limited to, individual donor prospect research, mission analysis, environmental research and analysis, internal analysis and organizational audit, survey development and administration, internal and external stakeholder interviews.
- Leads research and data analysis, as needed, for Institute special projects
- Executes technical support for meetings, teleconferences, and webinars
- Collects, organizes, and maintains client information and materials, research, and other intellectual property required for and developed within in the context of consultancies on the Institute’s network drive and online platforms. (OneNote, SharePoint, Outlook)
- Manages intern research support, as applicable
- Provides ad hoc research, as requested
Required aptitudes include:
- Search engines and nonprofit research tools acumen (GuideStar, WealthEngine, NOZA)
- Ability to navigate financial statements and 990 forms
- Financial and budgeting acumen
- Strong analytical and critical thinking
- Impeccable spoken and written English, in person and via phone
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, both in a group setting and independently
- Precise attention to detail, in both routine and higher-level activities
- High level of comfort with ambiguity
Experience:
- Strongest candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in a professional setting
- Bachelor’s degree required, with interest in arts management preferred
- Experience working in a cultural institution preferred
In addition to salary, the DeVos Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 10 days paid vacation and 10 sick days per year
- Up to one week of paid time off each year to pursue accredited time off
- Flexible working schedule
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
- A tax deferred 401k with employer match
- An FSA medical and dependent care plan
- Opportunity for annual bonuses
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history requirements to:
Katy Cupples
Director of Finance and Administration
kgcupples@devosinstitute.net
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About the DeVos Institute of Arts Management:
The DeVos Institute of Arts Management provides training, consultation, and implementation support for arts managers and their boards. It operates on the premise that while much is spent to train artists, too little is spent to support the managers and boards who keep those artists at work. The DeVos Institute has served more than 1,000 organizations from over 80 countries since 2001. While environments, objectives, and disciplines vary, each of our clients shares the desire to create, market, and sustain exemplary cultural programs.
The DeVos Institute has designed its services to assist a wide range of institutions, from traditional performing and presenting organizations, museums, galleries, art schools, and libraries, to botanical gardens, glass-making studios, public art trusts, and nonprofit cinemas, to name a few. The Institute was founded in 2001 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. by President Michael M. Kaiser. In 2010, it received an unrestricted, multi-year commitment from the Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation to support its pro bono consulting and teaching activities. In 2014, it transferred its operations to the University of Maryland, maintaining offices in Washington D.C. and partnering with the University on research, teaching, and fellowship initiatives serving thousands of students and practitioners worldwide.
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