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Administrative Director

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026
šŸ’° $240,000/yr($225,000/yr – $240,000/yr)

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Open Date 08/03/2026 Requisition Number PRN45838B Job Title Administrative Director Working Title Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer Career Progression Track I Track Level FLSA Code Executive Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
8:00 to 5:00 with some evenings and weekends as necessary.
VP Area President Department 00289 - Development Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $225,000 to $240,000 Close Date 09/03/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
Placement at the top of the salary range is reserved for exceptional candidates whose experience and qualifications exceed the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications outlined in this posting and is at the discretion of the Vice President, and the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

The Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer is responsible for the broad oversight and support of teams primarily impacting University of Utah Health (UHealth) through philanthropy, working in partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, to maximize fundraising outcomes across a team of more than 25 advancement professionals positioned in support of the UHealth enterprise. This portion of the broader University Advancement operation includes generating philanthropic support for the academic, clinical, and research work specifically within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESoM), the School of Dentistry, the Colleges of Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and the U of U’s Hospitals and Clinics.

The DCPO will report directly to and collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer for University Advancement. The DCPO will be responsible for the overall strategy and implementation of strategic development plans supporting the philanthropic priorities of UHealth and the broad enterprise. The DCPO will primarily support the development and achievement of UHealth fundraising priorities by providing direct oversight to a team of six development professionals including the Principal Director for Academic Health Advancement, the Principal Director for Clinical Health Advancement, the Director of Advancement for the SFESoM, the Director of Advancement for Health Sciences Research, the Associate Director of Advancement for the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational & Environmental Health, and jointly supports a University Advancement position supporting the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation & Institute. The DCPO participates in regular meetings of the University Advancement Leadership Team comprised of eight advancement leaders.
Responsibilities
Align fundraising strategies, prospects, and engagement plans to maximize philanthropic impact at the U. Work with prospect development and research teams to monitor and support the portfolio growth of major and principal gift fundraisers.

Promote One U collaboration among colleges and areas, across campus, and in concert with University Advancement colleagues.

Coordinate the work of the six team leads to whom the DCPO provides direct oversight.

Advise on strategies for increasing the engagement and penetration of the prospect pool to enhance the major gift pipeline.

Serve as a resource/liaison to select schools/colleges/programs and associated development staff to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their fundraising.

Actively manage and engage an appropriately sized portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors, leading by example.

Assist in the development of training and mentorship programs supporting major gift fundraising within University Advancement.

Assist with the enhancement of career paths within and across development job codes/grades, appropriately rewarding strong performance for goal attainment, while retaining and promoting excellent major gift fundraisers.

Manage an internal operating budget and assist fundraisers in developing and managing their budgets.

Contribute to the development, refinement and utilization of the campaign case statement, goals, and strategies for the comprehensive University-wide campaign.

Guide the fundraising strategy and support of research-focused fundraising efforts to help recruit and retain faculty, provide early-stage research funding, and help translate discoveries into future therapies and products.

Collaborate with Institutional Fundraising leadership to grow and maintain annual giving, leadership annual giving, grateful patient, and planned giving strategies.

Support the strategy and engagement of various boards and councils across the enterprise as

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