Development Specialist

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The University of Utah is hiring a Development Specialist to cultivate relationships with young alumni and small donors, encouraging initial and continued donations. The role involves planning fundraising campaigns, managing stewardship efforts, coordinating events, and supporting donor engagement initiatives.

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Develop and maintain relationships with young alumni and small donors to facilitate donations.
Organize and implement fundraising campaigns including Giving Day and annual appeals.
Plan and coordinate events and manage the Young Alumni Board.
Prepare grant proposals and conduct donor stewardship activities.
Use communication skills to celebrate alumni accomplishments and create giving opportunities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience preferred in fundraising, grant writing, event planning, and donation solicitation.
Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
Salary range is $56,000 to $59,000 annually.
The role is within the Academic Affairs division, specifically the Honors Program department.

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Open Date	05/28/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45188B
Job Title	Development Specialist
Working Title	Development Specialist
Career Progression Track	D
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	M-F 9am-5pm with flexibility. Some evenings and weekends.
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00012 - Honors Program
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$56,000 - $59,000
Close Date	07/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Purpose: Cultivate relationships with young alumni and small donors to prepare them to make an initial donation/continue donating
Responsibilities	Roles and Responsibilities: Provide opportunities for alumni to give of their time/skills Celebrate the Accomplishments of Alumni Create opportunities for donations Giving Day campaign Prepare Grants Annual mail/email appeal Maintain donors through stewardship efforts Event Planning Manage/Coordinate Young Alumni Board
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience which includes fundraising, grant and publication writing, planning and implementing special events and programs and a successful track record in raising donations is preferred.
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Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	Upload evidence of teaching effectiveness in Teaching Statement
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
* Indicate your level of expertise in organizing and implementing fundraising campaigns and/or specific programs or events centered on public relations and development activities:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References

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

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	05/28/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45188B
Job Title	Development Specialist
Working Title	Development Specialist
Career Progression Track	D
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	M-F 9am-5pm with flexibility. Some evenings and weekends.
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00012 - Honors Program
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$56,000 - $59,000
Close Date	07/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Purpose: Cultivate relationships with young alumni and small donors to prepare them to make an initial donation/continue donating
Responsibilities	Roles and Responsibilities: Provide opportunities for alumni to give of their time/skills Celebrate the Accomplishments of Alumni Create opportunities for donations Giving Day campaign Prepare Grants Annual mail/email appeal Maintain donors through stewardship efforts Event Planning Manage/Coordinate Young Alumni Board
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience which includes fundraising, grant and publication writing, planning and implementing special events and programs and a successful track record in raising donations is preferred.
Preferences
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	Upload evidence of teaching effectiveness in Teaching Statement
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
* Indicate your level of expertise in organizing and implementing fundraising campaigns and/or specific programs or events centered on public relations and development activities:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References

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

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