Job Details

Development Officer

Position Number: 9769662
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Development Officer

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.

Special Instructions
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

Requisition Number: PRN45927B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday between 8am and 6pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Department: 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,000 - $65,000
Close Date: 10/01/2026
Open Until Filled:

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