University of Utah
Development Director
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$95K - $120K
💻
Development & Advancement
🗓️
April 2nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Utah is hiring a Development Director (Lead Advancement Officer Marriott Library) to oversee the fundraising program of the Marriott Library. This role involves managing major and principal gift prospects, coordinating fundraising strategies with library leadership, and supervising advancement staff to maximize philanthropic support for the library's goals.
Highlights
- Oversee fundraising program and lead a team of two development staff within Marriott Library.
- Manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects using strategic moves management.
- Collaborate with Dean, senior administrators, and faculty to align fundraising with strategic priorities.
- Recruit, train, and engage volunteers and alumni to support fundraising efforts.
- Coordinate administrative and operational fundraising activities to increase private sector contributions.
- Conduct donor relations and stewardship including gift acknowledgment, impact reporting, and donor fund compliance.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalency), five years of fundraising or related experience, and supervisory experience.
- Preferred qualifications include three or more years of higher education fundraising experience and leading high-performing teams.
- Proficient in managing donor portfolios and fundraising databases such as UNITE system.
- Compensation range: $95,000 to $120,000 annually.
Development Director Full Description
Development Director
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please address bullet #3, 4 & 5 from the Minimum Qualifications section in your cover letter.
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 04/01/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44605B
Job Title | Development Director
Working Title | Lead Advancement Officer Marriott Library
Career Progression Track | G
Track Level |
FLSA Code | Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with appointments, including travel, outside of those hours (as needed). The job duties of the Lead Advancement Officer are predominately performed in an in office/in person work environment. This position may be eligible for up to one day of remote work a week, depending on the schedule of activities, meetings, and events in a given week.
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $95,000 to 120,000
Close Date | 07/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Reporting to both the Dean of the Library and the Senior Executive Director of Advancement (SEDOA), the Lead Advancement Officer(LAO) for the Marriott Library is responsible for overseeing the fundraising program of the library. As a member of the Lead Advancement Officer cadre in the University Advancement division the Lead Advancement Officer is expected to support and live out the division’s Core Values of Collaboration, Belonging, Empowerment, and Integrity.
The Lead Advancement Officer will maximize the college’s philanthropic potential and serve as a player-coach to the two other development positions in the Marriott Library. In this capacity, the Lead Advancement Officer will manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and employ a rigorous strategic moves management program to ensure that prospects are consistently engaged and moved through the development pipeline. The Lead Advancement Officer will work with the Dean, senior administrators, and department chairs to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and to foster a culture of philanthropy. The Lead Advancement Officer will work with both college and advancement leadership to assess program needs, recruiting and training volunteers, developing case statements, identifying and cultivating prospects, and soliciting contributions. The Lead Advancement Officer will coordinate the colleges’ administrative and operational activities related to fundraising, working to increase private sector contributions through a targeted and integrated approach. The Lead Advancement Officer will ensure the strategic recruitment and training of alumni and volunteers, conducting thorough needs assessments, developing and reviewing proposals, and actively soliciting contributions to support the Marriott Library’s ambitious goals.
Responsibilities | Job Responsibilities:Donor Identification, Cultivation and Solicitation (65%): Working with the Prospect Research team identify a personal portfolio of prospects to actively cultivate and solicit. Working with the Prospect Management team, manage the pool of prospects and donors Craft compelling proposals, effectively present the organization’s mission and needs to potential donors and strategically solicit significant gifts Develop and maintain strong personal relationships with major donors through regular communication, in-person meetings, and personalized outreach strategies. Identify active library prospects and create an engagement pipeline Serve as a point of contact for donor engagement with other library departments (i.e. Special Collections, research, the University Press, etc.) Both in-state and out-of-state travel is an essential part of the role.
Management of Marriott Library Advancement Staff (15%):Provide strategic oversight of two FT employees Build a strong relationship with the Dean and faculty and staff leaders. Manage all HR supervisor functions for the fundraising and engagement staff including MYTime, UUPM, budget management, etc. Provide oversight of the Dean’s and college fundraising priorities, and building the appropriate strategy and tactics for successful fundraising, engagement and special events Manage the relationship between central advancement and the college fundraising and engagement staff Collaborate with faculty, other development team members, board members, and program staff to align fundraising strategies with university and unit priorities. Working with the Prospect Management team, actively manage the college’s portfolio of major gift prospects, tracking progress through the UNITE system, and prioritizing cultivation and solicitation efforts based on donor potential. Identify library fundraising priorities with library leadership
Donor Relations and Stewardship(15%):Working in concert with the Advancement Services team, execute a best-practices stewardship program including impact reporting, acknowledge gifts appropriately, and maintain a high level of donor engagement. Actively monitor donor funds to ensure they are being used in compliance with gift agreements and donor expectations Collect data to create a meaningful, annual impact report for all library donors Acknowledge donor gifts and coordinate thank you process within the library Manage three donor and volunteer boards
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Five years experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, business, public relations, annual, corporate or foundation giving which includes two years of budgeting and supervisory experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, a background working with print and/or electronic media, an understanding of university fundraising practices and personnel management is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences | Preferences: Three or more years of direct fundraising experience in higher education advancement Three or more years of leading a high-performing team
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | Please address bullet #3, 4 & 5 from the Minimum Qualifications section in your cover letter.
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 the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Requisition Number | PRN44605B
Job Title | Development Director
Working Title | Lead Advancement Officer Marriott Library
Career Progression Track | G
Track Level |
FLSA Code | Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with appointments, including travel, outside of those hours (as needed). The job duties of the Lead Advancement Officer are predominately performed in an in office/in person work environment. This position may be eligible for up to one day of remote work a week, depending on the schedule of activities, meetings, and events in a given week.
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $95,000 to 120,000
Close Date | 07/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Reporting to both the Dean of the Library and the Senior Executive Director of Advancement (SEDOA), the Lead Advancement Officer(LAO) for the Marriott Library is responsible for overseeing the fundraising program of the library. As a member of the Lead Advancement Officer cadre in the University Advancement division the Lead Advancement Officer is expected to support and live out the division’s Core Values of Collaboration, Belonging, Empowerment, and Integrity.
The Lead Advancement Officer will maximize the college’s philanthropic potential and serve as a player-coach to the two other development positions in the Marriott Library. In this capacity, the Lead Advancement Officer will manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and employ a rigorous strategic moves management program to ensure that prospects are consistently engaged and moved through the development pipeline. The Lead Advancement Officer will work with the Dean, senior administrators, and department chairs to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and to foster a culture of philanthropy. The Lead Advancement Officer will work with both college and advancement leadership to assess program needs, recruiting and training volunteers, developing case statements, identifying and cultivating prospects, and soliciting contributions. The Lead Advancement Officer will coordinate the colleges’ administrative and operational activities related to fundraising, working to increase private sector contributions through a targeted and integrated approach. The Lead Advancement Officer will ensure the strategic recruitment and training of alumni and volunteers, conducting thorough needs assessments, developing and reviewing proposals, and actively soliciting contributions to support the Marriott Library’s ambitious goals.
Responsibilities | Job Responsibilities:Donor Identification, Cultivation and Solicitation (65%): Working with the Prospect Research team identify a personal portfolio of prospects to actively cultivate and solicit. Working with the Prospect Management team, manage the pool of prospects and donors Craft compelling proposals, effectively present the organization’s mission and needs to potential donors and strategically solicit significant gifts Develop and maintain strong personal relationships with major donors through regular communication, in-person meetings, and personalized outreach strategies. Identify active library prospects and create an engagement pipeline Serve as a point of contact for donor engagement with other library departments (i.e. Special Collections, research, the University Press, etc.) Both in-state and out-of-state travel is an essential part of the role.
Management of Marriott Library Advancement Staff (15%):Provide strategic oversight of two FT employees Build a strong relationship with the Dean and faculty and staff leaders. Manage all HR supervisor functions for the fundraising and engagement staff including MYTime, UUPM, budget management, etc. Provide oversight of the Dean’s and college fundraising priorities, and building the appropriate strategy and tactics for successful fundraising, engagement and special events Manage the relationship between central advancement and the college fundraising and engagement staff Collaborate with faculty, other development team members, board members, and program staff to align fundraising strategies with university and unit priorities. Working with the Prospect Management team, actively manage the college’s portfolio of major gift prospects, tracking progress through the UNITE system, and prioritizing cultivation and solicitation efforts based on donor potential. Identify library fundraising priorities with library leadership
Donor Relations and Stewardship(15%):Working in concert with the Advancement Services team, execute a best-practices stewardship program including impact reporting, acknowledge gifts appropriately, and maintain a high level of donor engagement. Actively monitor donor funds to ensure they are being used in compliance with gift agreements and donor expectations Collect data to create a meaningful, annual impact report for all library donors Acknowledge donor gifts and coordinate thank you process within the library Manage three donor and volunteer boards
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Five years experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, business, public relations, annual, corporate or foundation giving which includes two years of budgeting and supervisory experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, a background working with print and/or electronic media, an understanding of university fundraising practices and personnel management is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences | Preferences: Three or more years of direct fundraising experience in higher education advancement Three or more years of leading a high-performing team
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | Please address bullet #3, 4 & 5 from the Minimum Qualifications section in your cover letter.
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 the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of fundraising (annual, corporate, or foundation giving), marketing, sales, business, and/or public relations experience do you have?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more
- * How many years of budgeting and supervisory experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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