Development

Development

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For questions regarding this position, contact:
Josh Grant
Executive Director of Development | Price College of Engineering
josh.grant@utah.edu

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Open Date  | 02/09/2026
Requisition Number  | PRN44235B
Job Title  | Development
Working Title  | Development (Assistant or Specialist)
Career Progression Track  | P00
Track Level  | P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code  | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
VP Area  | Academic Affairs
Department  | 00051 - College of Engineering-Dean
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $45,000 to $65,000
Close Date  | 04/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  | 02/27/2026

Job Summary  | The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering seeks a Development Professional (Assistant or Specialist) to support fundraising, donor and scholarship stewardship, industry engagement, alumni relations, and special projects. This position provides administrative, operational, programmatic support for fundraising appeals, donor acknowledgements, industry-related and alumni events, and development programs while ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship of contributions.

The role collaborates closely with College development staff, the scholarship committee, faculty, administrative leaders, industry partners, and the University’s Central Development Office to support relationship-building and fundraising goals. This position requires strong organizational skills, professional communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities include coordination, implementation, and support of development activities consistent with the level of hire (Assistant or Specialist).

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Development Assistant
Job Code: P28241Grade: P13Expected Pay Range: $45,000 to $55,000

Development Specialist
Job Code: P28242Grade: P16Expected Pay Range: $52,000 to $65,000

Responsibilities  | Key Responsibilities
Support fundraising activities, donor stewardship, alumni and industry engagement, and special development projects for the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. Prepare and coordinate donor acknowledgments and stewardship, including thank-you letters, donor thank-you lists, distribution of student scholarship thank-you letters, and donor recognition materials. Coordinate with the scholarship committee to communicate donor intent, scholarship criteria, and stewardship requirements. Assist with related tracking and reporting. Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing fundraising appeals, Giving Day activities, and development-related programs and events. Support industry relations events and Engineering Alumni Association activities, including coordination with internal and external partners. Conduct donor and prospect research and maintain accurate donor and industry contact lists, including donor, alumni, and industry partner gift records in coordination with Central Development. Assist in gift processing and reconciliation in the accounting system and support tracking of donor solicitation and stewardship activities. Coordinate logistics for events, meetings, and programs, including scheduling, communications, materials preparation, vendor coordination, and onsite support. Develop, prepare, and distribute promotional and informational materials, print and digital, supporting development, alumni, and engagement activities. Provide administrative and operational support to development leadership, including scheduling, correspondence preparation, and travel arrangements. Assist with special projects, data collection, reporting, and evaluation to support development operations and strategic initiatives..

Minimum Qualifications  | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Development Assistant: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Development Specialist: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences  |
Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  | For questions regarding this position, contact:
Josh Grant
Executive Director of Development | Price College of Engineering
josh.grant@utah.edu

Additional Information  
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/  Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

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