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**Open Date** 11/26/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16573N

**Job Title** Development

**Working Title** Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving and Pipeline Development

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P2 - Developing

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 19.6

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday; weekends & evenings as needed for events

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00029 - External Relations

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $42.00

**Close Date** 12/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The David Eccles School of Business Office of Alumni Relations and Development seeks a dynamic frontline fundraiser with 2-5 years of experience in philanthropy who excels at building and maintaining excellent relationships. Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving and Pipeline Development will design and implement strategies to increase alumni participation, identify mid-level giving prospects, and strengthen the donor pipeline leading to major gifts. This position will focus on meaningful engagement, consistent communication, and data-informed relationship building with alumni who have capacity but are not yet deeply connected philanthropically to the Eccles School of Business.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni and Annual Giving this role will collaborate closely with Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Major Gifts, and Communications to build a stronger base of alumni support, deepen engagement across generations, and inspire greater philanthropic participation.

Responsibilities

Pipeline Development & Donor Engagement

+ Identify and cultivate alumni capable of giving $500 -$5,000 annually, with potential to move into the $50,000+ major gift pipeline.

+ Develop personalized engagement plans for key donor segments (e.g., loyal donors, first-time donors, high-capacity non-donors).

+ Conduct light-touch outreach (email, phone, visits) to deepen alumni connection and giving motivation.

Annual Giving Strategy

+ Collaborate on appeals and campaigns (Giving Day, calendar year-end, fiscal year-end) by identifying and securing alumni champions for campaigns.

+ Identify and support affinity groups, or regional alumni engagement programs that feed the donor pipeline.

+ Partner with communications on storytelling that highlights alumni impact and strengthens emotional connection to the institution.

Collaboration and Reporting

+ Partner with the Major Gifts team to hand off qualified prospects and ensure smooth transitions.

+ Maintain accurate records in the CRM ; track contact reports, and solicitation status.

+ Analyze data and report on progress, identifying trends and opportunities for growth.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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).

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

+ 3 -5 years of experience in fundraising, alumni relations, or constituent engagement (higher education preferred).

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort in phone/email outreach.

+ Ability to analyze data to drive strategy.

+ Creative problem-solver who enjoys building programs and measuring outcomes.

+ Understanding of donor motivations and philanthropic trends.

+ High ethical standards, discretion, and confidentiality in working with donor information.

+ Experience with CRM databases preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_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._

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