Development Director, Woodbury School of Business

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem invites applications for a Director of Development in the Woodbury School of Business. This role partners with the Dean to shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances UVU students and programs.

The Director will build donor relationships, identify opportunities, and translate the school’s vision into compelling opportunities for donors and partners. The position emphasizes big-picture strategy and strong community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 3+ years staff-level fundraising experience.
• Or an equivalent combination totaling 7 years of related education/experience.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel to meetings at other sites.

Responsibilities

• Raises funds from external constituencies. Manages an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, engages and cultivates current and prospective donors, and directly solicits donors for major gifts and stewards donor relationships.
• Organizes and implements development strategy internally. Prepares and implements development plans for the college or unit. Develops leadership within the unit's fundraising-oriented advisory or volunteer organizations.
• Documents development efforts, builds a donor pipeline and identifies potential funding sources; maintains donor prospect records per university standards.
• May supervise full- or part-time support personnel and/or interns and supports university-level priorities in corporate sponsorship and events.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Web search skills

Academic operations

Gift planning

Office software

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Donor strategy

Strategic mindset

Representation

Budget management

Data management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years staff-level

Equivalent combination totaling seven years

Job description

Salary: $90,311.00 - $106,248.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706774
Closing: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Inst Advancement & Marketing

Position Announcement

This is an exciting time to join UVU's Woodbury School of Business. Woodbury is a place where students don't just study business, they put it into practice. From students launching businesses through the Chelsea & Casey Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute, to the nationally recognized Financial Planning and Wealth Management program and the new FinTech Center, the school is creating innovative, hands-on opportunities that prepare students for where business is headed next.

The Director of Development will serve as a key philanthropic partner to the Dean, helping shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the school. This includes identifying the priorities and opportunities where philanthropy can have the greatest impact, building strategies to advance them, and translating Woodbury's vision into compelling opportunities for donors and partners.

At the heart of the position is relationships. The Director will work with an incredible community of donors, alumni, entrepreneurs, executives, and business and community leaders, getting to know what matters to them and connecting their interests with meaningful opportunities to support UVU students. For someone who loves both big‑picture strategy and building genuine relationships with people, this is an opportunity to help shape what comes next for the Woodbury School of Business.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Raises funds from external constituencies. Manages an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, identifies and qualifies prospects, engages and cultivates current and prospective donors, and directly solicits donors for major gifts and stewards donor relationships. Drafts and executes development gift agreements, gift acceptance letters, funding proposals, or other presentations associated with development. Represents the college/unit at key development and alumni events and fundraising or donor engagement opportunities.
• Organizes and implements development strategy internally. Prepares and implements development plans for the college or unit. Organizes and develops leadership within the unit's fundraising-oriented advisory or volunteer organizations. Monitors college- or unit-based alumni relations efforts and manages volunteers assisting with those efforts. Supports central development efforts, including a majority of colleges or campus units, e.g., the President's Scholarship Ball. Collaborates with development staff across campus to achieve the goals of the College and of the University.
• The Director of Development is expected to document development efforts, build a donor pipeline and identify and research potential funding sources and opportunities. The Director must also maintain records on donor prospects according to university standards, including pertinent information on individuals and organizations and their interest in and ability to support the school's initiatives and programs. May supervise full- or part-time support personnel and/or student workers or interns.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include supporting university-level priorities in corporate sponsorship and engagement-focused events.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus three years of staff-level experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling seven years.

For Example

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline and three years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
• OR an associate's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline and five years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
• OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credits) and four years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
• OR two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credits) and five years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
• OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credits) and six years of staff-level experience related to the duties of the position.
• OR any combination of related education and staff-level experience totaling seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver's License and the ability or means to travel to meetings at other sites related to the nature of this position.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and significant direct experience with fundraising procedures, techniques, and the ability to apply this knowledge in personal fundraising.
• Strong knowledge of effective web-based search engines and search strategies.
• Knowledge of academic operations, governance, and culture.
• Knowledge of gift planning strategies.

Skills

• Strong aptitude with standard office productivity software which must include Microsoft Office programs.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic planning and critical thinking skills.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with business, philanthropic, and community leaders.
• Ability to plan effective development strategies for donors.
• Ability to think conceptually and globally, and understand the comprehensive operation of an institution of higher education.
• Ability to appropriately represent the dean/unit leader and the interests of their unit.
• Experience with administration, including methods and techniques for the preparation, analysis, and conformity with budgets.
• Ability to effectively manage records and databases.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Possess a professional outlook and keen sense of accountability, and be highly energetic, focused, and outcome-oriented.
• Ability to freely navigate multiple campus sites, including visits to other campus locations.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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