Adv Admin Officer, Annual Giving

University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Advancement Administrative Officer, Annual Giving Team provides high-level administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth operation of donor engagement, financial processes, and office management. This position plays a vital role in supporting Annual Givings team fundraising efforts, which focus on mass solicitations, campus area fundraising support, crowdfunding, leadership annual giving and parent giving solicitations, and solicitations via the phone program to advance the University of Utah. The role manages key administrative functions, coordinates project logistics, and handles in-person needs such as check deposits, campus errands, and meeting preparations.University Advancement is a rewarding place to work for those motivated to make a lasting impact. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a proactive problem-solver, and has a strong understanding of university operations. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges independently. A high level of customer service is essential, as the position regularly interacts with internal teams, various campus partners, and potentially donors.This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, providing essential operational support to ensure the teams fundraising efforts run smoothly, while also maintaining a dotted-line reporting relationship to the University Advancement Director of Administration to ensure consistency in administrative processes, budget management, and logistical coordination across University Advancement.This role directly contributes to University Advancements mission to generate engagement and philanthropic support to advance the University of Utahs priorities. As part of a division striving to be a top 10 public advancement organization by 2028, we value belonging, collaboration, empowerment, and integrity in all that we do.

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/