Development Assistant Jobs in Sandy, UT (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/17/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45927B
Job Title
Development
Working Title
Development Officer
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career
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 through Friday between 8am and 6pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$60,000 - $65,000
Close Date
10/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/26/2026
Job Summary
Reporting to the Lead Advancement Officer, this role at the J. Willard Marriott Library is responsible for helping manage many of our day-to-day fundraising operations. This role manages donor engagement events, volunteer boards, annual giving, and donor stewardship. This role is also critical in supporting the Lead Advancement Officer's major gift work by helping identify and maintain a pool of prospective donors. The successful candidate will help assess program needs, develop case statements, identify and cultivate prospects, and manage giving campaigns. The Marriott Library is recognized as one of the most visited, trusted, and accessible places on campus, both in person and online. Our technologically advanced spaces serve as hubs for innovation and skill development and cater to the community's evolving needs. We take pride in housing distinctive programs that enrich the academic landscape and contribute to the scholarly discourse, such as the Book Arts Program, the University of Utah Press, and our Special Collections. This role will play a critical part in supporting the Library's continued success.
This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.
We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate two existing, donor engagement events.
• Lead three volunteer boards by managing board meetings, membership, goals and priorities.
• Identify and cultivate annual and major gift prospects as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong personal relationships with library personnel, board members, and donors through regular communication, meetings, and personalized outreach strategies.
• Create an engagement pipeline for prospective donors.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the University Advancement Annual Giving Team.
• Coordinate with Advancement on appeals and campaigns. mailing lists and track prospects in the UNITE system, prioritizing cultivation and solicitation efforts based on donor capacity and engagement.
• Working in concert with the Central Advancement Donor Relations Team, execute a best-practices stewardship program including impact reporting, endowment reports, appropriate acknowledgement and recognition of gifts, and maintain a high level of donor engagement.
• Working with the Lead Advancement Officer and the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, create a meaningful annual impact report for library donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure gifts are correctly deposited into the appropriate gift accounts
• Complete other duties assigned by the library's Lead Advancement Officer.

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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Development Officer: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences

• Demonstrated understanding of strategic solicitation, and the donor cycle.
• Previous experience working in a university or a cultural heritage institution.

The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
All applications received by August 26, 2026 will receive full consideration.
This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.
Required documents to upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

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.
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