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**Open Date** 05/08/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41821B

**Job Title** Development Specialist

**Working Title** Marketing and Email Specialist

**Job Grade** D

**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. Hybrid with some in-person work required.

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00289 - Development

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 40000 to 45000

**Close Date** 06/09/2025

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 05/15/2025

Job Summary

The University Advancement Donor Relations’ Office is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing and Email Specialist to support donor communications and digital outreach. This full-time role is part of the Stewardship team and helps plan, create, and send email campaigns that highlight the impact of giving, promote engagement, and support fundraising goals across campus.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with data, and interested in gaining experience in digital marketing, analytics, and content coordination. While the position will begin under close supervision, it offers room for growth and increasing strategic responsibility over time.

This position reports to the Director of Campus Stewardship and may occasionally support other members of the Donor Relations team.

Responsibilities

+ Support the planning, testing, and execution of targeted email and digital campaigns, tracking and reporting on performance.

+ Maintain and oversee the email campaign calendar, ensuring timely execution aligned with university priorities and brand standards.

+ Implement and improve audience segmentation strategies for personalized donor outreach.

+ Analyze campaign metrics (e.g., open and click-through rates) and suggest adjustments to boost engagement.

+ Use project management tools to track timelines, deliverables, and team collaboration.

+ Monitor progress and help resolve issues to keep projects on schedule.

+ Ensure compliance with email marketing regulations and best practices in accessibility and deliverability.

+ Stay current with trends and best email marketing practices, particularly in higher education.

+ Implement and improve audience segmentation strategies for personalized donor outreach.

+ Analyze campaign metrics (e.g., open and click-through rates) and suggest adjustments to boost engagement.

+ Use project management tools to track timelines, deliverables, and team collaboration.

+ Monitor progress and help resolve issues to keep projects on schedule.

+ Ensure compliance with email marketing regulations and best practices in accessibility and deliverability.

+ Stay current with trends and best email marketing practices, particularly in higher education.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of experience in email marketing, digital communications, or a related field.

Proficiency in email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or equivalent tools.

Preferences

+ Experience with CRM systems commonly used in higher education; Salesforce experience is highly desirable.

+ An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and recommend improvements.

+ Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to tone, clarity, and audience engagement.

+ Basic knowledge of HTML / CSS for email formatting.

+ Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Tableau, or platform-specific dashboards.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

**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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). 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/

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