Development Director

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Development Director


Requisition Number
S02474P


Position Category
Staff


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
40


Months per year
12


Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade
E33


Salary

FLSA
Exempt


Job Summary/Basic Function


Weber State University invites applications for the position of Development Director for the Dumke College of Health Professions. Job grade will depend on candidate qualification alignment with approved career ladder. The university is in the seventh year of an eight-year campaign, having publicly launched Amplify Weber State: The Campaign for Weber State on January 9, 2026. As of July 31, 2026, the campaign has raised over $140 million toward its $200 million goal, driving support for key priorities like scholarships, teaching excellence, and workforce needs.

The Dumke College of Health Professions is widely recognized as Weber State University's flagship college. It accounts for a substantial portion of the university's annual graduates.


Academic Programs: The college offers programs across associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Program Reputation:

• The Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing consistently ranks high both regionally and nationally, serving as one of WSU's most in-demand academic tracks.
• At the associate degree level, health professions programs at WSU are ranked #1 in Utah.

Reporting to the Campaign Director, the Development Director will work closely with Dumke College of Health Professions leadership to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. They are responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and ongoing stewardship of prospects capable of gifts in excess of $35,000. All Development staff, including any new hires, are expected to work as a team toward 'Big W' objectives and goals while also having primary responsibility for major gift fundraising within their assigned college/division including arranging visits with individuals, corporations, foundations and the preparation of private funding proposals. This position is specifically responsible for expanding the Dumke College of Health Professions donor base by forging new relationships with potential major gift donors. They are responsible for generating and tracking progress on a portfolio of 45 - 50 major gift prospects and soliciting them for gifts and pledges. The Development Director actively engages prospects in the portfolio and schedules approximately 165 significant contacts annually; to include 44 qualification contacts. In addition, the Development Director will be tasked to complete a minimum of 15 major gift solicitations annually.

Required Qualifications


Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in private fundraising, marketing, sales, communication, psychology, business management, or related fields
• One year of experience in private fundraising

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Strong oral communication, listening, writing, technology and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of, commitment to, and ability to articulate the value of higher education both conceptually and as it relates to the local region
• Experience working in a college, university, or non-profit setting
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team identifying and cultivating prospective donors and soliciting philanthropic support; including planned giving opportunities
• Comprehensive campaign fund raising experience
• History of interacting positively with a variety of internal and external constituencies
• Track record of displaying integrity and the ability to keep confidences regarding personal information
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform well under pressure in a metric driven organization

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check?
Yes


Benefits Summary


WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
09/15/2026


Review Date
09/29/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Notes to Applicant


If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $65,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin September 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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