Development Director

The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) has for decades been recognized as one of the leading centers in the world dedicated to protecting the lives of workers. But fueled by our transition into Utah's sole officially designated multi-university partnership, between the University of Utah and Weber State University, the center recently entered an exciting new era. We have added academic programs and faculty, grown our student enrollment, and expanded our research portfolio – all bolstering our core mission of ensuring workers make it home, healthy and safe, each day.

Now we are searching for someone who can help us capitalize on that momentum and shape our future. This position will lead RMCOEH's development efforts, identifying and securing donor opportunities to increase our ability to make a difference for workers and support the businesses that employ them.

The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set at their disposal to advance RMCOEH's development goals. Experience creating and implementing fundraising strategies targeting both individuals and organizations is essential, as are the interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with prospective donors and collaborate internally. It is not critical that the person who fills this position be knowledgeable about occupational and environmental health and safety – but passion for what we do is a must. To many prospective donors, this individual will be the face of RMCOEH, and the ability to spark enthusiasm in others will often be the difference between securing support or not.

The person who will be most successful in this role is resilient and creative and views themselves as a builder. A typical day may involve a morning of collaborating with RMCOEH's marketing team regarding outreach materials, meeting for lunch with an alum who's considering funding an endowment, then strategizing ways to identify and persuade high-caliber prospects in the afternoon.

With more than 800 graduates who have gone on to become leaders in the field of occupational and environmental health and safety since our inception, an economic impact in the billions, and a nearly five-decade history of protecting workers throughout Utah and the West, RMCOEH has a meaningful legacy.

But we're not content to rest on our laurels. And we are looking for a candidate who shares our drive to improve – and even save – people's lives.

If that's you, please apply. We're eager to hear about your impact and learn how you can help us amplify ours.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Identifies major gift prospects, develops and executes plans, and solicits gifts for RMCOEH in the five- to seven-figure range.
• Advises RMCOEH leadership team on donor engagement strategies, communications priorities, and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinates with RMCOEH leadership to ensure development strategies and aims align with center's needs.
• Identifies goals and objectives and reports regularly to RMCOEH leadership regarding progress.
• Collaborates across the center's interdisciplinary programs (housed in multiple departments across both the University of Utah and Weber State) to identify needs and emerging opportunities for philanthropic investment, including endowed chairs, programmatic support, student scholarships, and research funding.
• Collaborates closely with RMCOEH's marketing team regarding donor-related communications and strategies.
• Demonstrates teamwork and builds internal relationships necessary to assist in advancing development-related activities.
• Maintains high ethical standards, including around confidentiality of donor information.
• Ensures appropriate and ongoing recognition and stewardship of donors.
• Plans and executes cultivation and acknowledgment events.
• Analyzes market research and performance data to aid in fundraising.
• Develops long-term relationships with potential donors and maintains prospect management system.
• High-quality, poignant, and delicate communications skills and interpersonal skills in all domains are essential.
• Ensures gifts are deposited correctly and reconciled with accounting system.
• Travels to meet potential donors, including occasional out-of-state travel.

Fund Development Specialists, III

Coordinate fundraising campaigns for the university via Internet, web, social networks, direct mail, personal solicitation, commemorative giving, and/or telethons. Develop strategies to secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, government, and other potential sources. Develop appropriate messaging to secure support of donors. Craft and maintain program promotion support materials. Suggest strategies for maximizing donations and major gifts. Develop strategies for long-term strategic fundraising. Create tax receipts and acknowledgement of thanks. Coordinate special events and enlist volunteers to assist in fund solicitation activities. Responsibilities may include managing annual capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment programs. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23743

Grade: P17

Fund Development Specialists, IV

Coordinate fundraising campaigns for the university via Internet, web, social networks, direct mail, personal solicitation, commemorative giving, and/or telethons. Develop strategies to secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, government, and other potential sources. Develop appropriate messaging to secure support of donors. Craft and maintain program promotion support materials. Suggest strategies for maximizing donations and major gifts. Develop strategies for long-term strategic fundraising. Create tax receipts and acknowledgement of thanks. Coordinate special events and enlist volunteers to assist in fund solicitation activities. Responsibilities may include managing annual capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment programs. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23744

Grade: P19

Fund Development Specialists, V

Coordinate fundraising campaigns for the university via Internet, web, social networks, direct mail, personal solicitation, commemorative giving, and/or telethons. Develop strategies to secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, government, and other potential sources. Develop appropriate messaging to secure support of donors. Craft and maintain program promotion support materials. Suggest strategies for maximizing donations and major gifts. Develop strategies for long-term strategic fundraising. Create tax receipts and acknowledgement of thanks. Coordinate special events and enlist volunteers to assist in fund solicitation activities. Responsibilities may include managing annual capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment programs. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Job Code: P23745

Grade: P20

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCYSTATEMENT: 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:

Fund Development Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Fund Development Specialists, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Fund Development Specialists, V:Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Preferences

Experience with major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, or endowment development within higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors. Entrepreneurial and self-motivated attitude, with eagerness to build development programs and donor relationships from the ground up.

Type

Benefited Staff

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.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
• None
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
• 15 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

Open Date

10/15/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43333B

Job Title

Fund Development Specialists

Working Title

Development Director

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P5 - Expert

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, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., is typical, though occasional evening work may be required

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

RMCOEH Center

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$80,000-$109,000

Close Date

01/15/2026

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