The Department of Surgery at the University of Utah is a nationally ranked academic surgical program that provides high-value patient care, leads in research and innovation, and inspires and educates tomorrows leaders in surgery. In addition to providing expert, compassionate clinical care, our surgeons are engaged in scientific inquiry across a broad range of areas, including ground-breaking laboratory research, advanced surgical technology, and health care system innovations designed to guarantee that all our patients have ready access to personalized, compassionate, high-quality surgical care that consistently responds to their individual needs, preferences, and values. Chaired by Fiemu Nwariaku, MD, MBA, FACS, the Department of Surgery is growing our efforts to work with philanthropic partners to support the excellent work happening in the department.Flexibility: This role has a hybrid (combination of in-person and remote) work environment.The Associate Director of Advancement (ADOA) will have responsibility for raising funds for the Department of Surgery working with and as directed by the Director of Advancement for Surgery. This important and highly visible position will manage relationships with faculty to establish and execute annual giving efforts for the Department in coordination with U of U Health Advancement Annual Giving, and will work with a portfolio of donors who have the capability of making annual leadership, major, and planned gifts. The ADOA will help grow the Departments major gift pipeline, and an emphasis will be placed on major gift fundraising.The ADOA reports to the Director of Advancement for Surgery with input from the Department Chair and Administrative Director of Surgery. The ADOA will effectively collaborate with faculty, colleagues, and staff both within the Department of Surgery and across campus.