University of Utah
Development Officer
🇺🇸
Salt Lake City, UT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$62K - $72K
💻
Development & Advancement
🗓️
April 1st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Development Officer. This role requires securing funding for student success initiatives by managing donor relationships, conducting fundraising outreach, and collaborating with university leadership to support various academic units. The Development Officer will focus on raising funds especially for merit-based and need-based scholarships.
Highlights
- Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and initiate contact with potential donors including alumni, foundations, and corporations.
- Conduct 10-12 significant donor contacts per month, qualify 24-48 new prospects annually, and make 20 gift solicitations annually.
- Adhere to prospect management standards and maintain detailed donor relationship records.
- Collaborate with multiple university departments such as Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Affairs, Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, Bennion Center, and Honors College.
- Support annual giving efforts and donor stewardship campaigns.
- Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional nights and weekends.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, plus two years of related experience.
- Preferred candidates have at least two years of frontline fundraising experience and strong communication skills.
- Compensation ranges from $62,000 to $72,000 annually.
- Responsible for collaborating with associate directors, marketing, communications, and other university staff to align fundraising projects with university priorities.
Development Officer Full Description
Development Officer
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 02/04/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44148B
Job Title | Development Officer
Working Title | Advancement Officer
Career Progression Track | E
Track Level |
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 | Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends
VP Area | President
Department | 00289 - Development
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $62,000 - $72,000
Close Date | 05/04/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | University Advancement is a rewarding place to work for those motivated to make a lasting impact on the campus, students, and programs at the University of Utah. The Student Success Advancement team at the University of Utah is seeking an innovative fundraising professional to secure funding for the main campus Student Success priorities, with a particular focus on securing funding for merit-based and need-based scholarships.
The desired candidate will have experience in relationship building, portfolio management, annual giving, and donor stewardship. Additionally, the candidate must possess the maturity, wisdom and collaborative skills necessary to gain the trust and confidence of university leadership across various departments. This position will fundraise for all scholarships and programs that the Student Success Advancement team supports within the following academic units: Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Affairs, Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies, Bennion Center, and Honors College.
Responsibilities
Strive to meet university-wide advancement metrics, including 10-12 significant donor contacts per month, 24-48 new prospect qualifications annually, 20 gift solicitations annually, and an established annual fundraising goal of committed gifts set in collaboration with direct supervisor. Maintain a portfolio of leadership and major gift donors. Research potential donors and proactively initiate contact with alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations who may have little to no prior relationship with the University. Make direct solicitations through face-to-face interactions, cold calls, emails, and grant proposals on behalf of the University. This role requires comfort with frequent unsolicited outreach and the ability to build relationships from initial contact through cultivation to solicitation, ensuring all fundraising efforts remain donor centric. Adhere to University’s prospect management standards, track donor relationships and file contact reports. Modeling the One U mission, collaborating closely with campus partners to maintain a culture of trust with the various departments, centers, and organizations this team supports. Support the efforts of the entire donor engagement process including annual giving efforts and stewardship campaigns as assigned. Work in partnership with associate directors, marketing and communications director, and other university staff to understand priorities, projects and goals.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience). Two years of related experience.
Preferences | Two years or more of frontline fundraising experience Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 | PRN44148B
Job Title | Development Officer
Working Title | Advancement Officer
Career Progression Track | E
Track Level |
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 | Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends
VP Area | President
Department | 00289 - Development
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $62,000 - $72,000
Close Date | 05/04/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | University Advancement is a rewarding place to work for those motivated to make a lasting impact on the campus, students, and programs at the University of Utah. The Student Success Advancement team at the University of Utah is seeking an innovative fundraising professional to secure funding for the main campus Student Success priorities, with a particular focus on securing funding for merit-based and need-based scholarships.
The desired candidate will have experience in relationship building, portfolio management, annual giving, and donor stewardship. Additionally, the candidate must possess the maturity, wisdom and collaborative skills necessary to gain the trust and confidence of university leadership across various departments. This position will fundraise for all scholarships and programs that the Student Success Advancement team supports within the following academic units: Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Affairs, Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies, Bennion Center, and Honors College.
Responsibilities
Strive to meet university-wide advancement metrics, including 10-12 significant donor contacts per month, 24-48 new prospect qualifications annually, 20 gift solicitations annually, and an established annual fundraising goal of committed gifts set in collaboration with direct supervisor. Maintain a portfolio of leadership and major gift donors. Research potential donors and proactively initiate contact with alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations who may have little to no prior relationship with the University. Make direct solicitations through face-to-face interactions, cold calls, emails, and grant proposals on behalf of the University. This role requires comfort with frequent unsolicited outreach and the ability to build relationships from initial contact through cultivation to solicitation, ensuring all fundraising efforts remain donor centric. Adhere to University’s prospect management standards, track donor relationships and file contact reports. Modeling the One U mission, collaborating closely with campus partners to maintain a culture of trust with the various departments, centers, and organizations this team supports. Support the efforts of the entire donor engagement process including annual giving efforts and stewardship campaigns as assigned. Work in partnership with associate directors, marketing and communications director, and other university staff to understand priorities, projects and goals.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience). Two years of related experience.
Preferences | Two years or more of frontline fundraising experience Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years
- more than 12 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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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