Development Assistant

Details

Open Date 03/03/2025

Requisition Number PRN15675N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Development Assistant

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Up to 19 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Schedule will be determined upon hire.

In-person work required, with possibility of some remote work.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00702 - Development Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00

Close Date 06/01/2025

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

Job Summary

The Donor Relations team in University Advancement is seeking a student worker to assist with donor stewardship, record-keeping, and other development-related projects. University Advancement consists of fundraisers and administrators who engage with donors and community members to advance the university’s mission. This position will report to the Associate Director of Naming Recognition & Compliance but may provide project support for all team members and their respective areas of gift agreements, stewardship, events, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Compiling and recording building naming recognition information
• Data and record updates using Salesforce
• Organize and track projects within project management system
• Collating and mailing donor reports
• Administrative tasks
• Special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current, enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Utah.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills related to project management, operations management, data entry/analytics are a plus.

Students interested in pursuing a career in higher education, non-profit management, public administration, or fundraising/donor relations are encouraged to apply.

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.

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/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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