Employment Opportunities

The University of Florida is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of Development, Corporate Engagement within the Office of Research. This senior role will drive transformative partnerships between UF and industry, aligning corporate philanthropy with groundbreaking research initiatives and institutional priorities. Reporting jointly to the Vice President for Research and the Interim Senior Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives, the Executive Director will lead a comprehensive engagement strategy that fosters innovation, secures major philanthropic investments, and strengthens UF’s position as a global leader in research and discovery. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a robust corporate engagement and fundraising program for the Office of Research by cultivating high-impact relationships with industry leaders and corporate partners, providing strategic direction for fundraising initiatives, and fostering long-term partnerships that advance the unit’s mission and research enterprise.
 
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree and eight years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience.

 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 5–10 years of experience in corporate engagement, strategic partnership development, and fundraising, with a proven track record of cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $100,000+ from individuals and corporate prospects.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting, with enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university and a collaborative, goal-oriented environment.
• Deep knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards, including expertise in solicitation strategy development.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with senior executives, donors, and internal stakeholders; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex research initiatives into compelling partnership opportunities.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills; a team player with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and project management in a data-driven environment.
• Proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet browsers, and email platforms; familiarity with donor databases and contact management systems highly preferred.
• The ability and willingness to travel.  A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential. *         

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The Marketing & Communications Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ external engagement and fundraising efforts through strategic, donor-centered communications. This position is responsible for developing persuasive messaging and storytelling that resonates with alumni, donors, and stakeholders—strengthening relationships and inspiring philanthropic support. By producing compelling campaign materials and communications that reflect the college’s values and impact, the Specialist helps elevate the college’s visibility and reputation. Reporting to the Associate Director of External Engagement, the Specialist collaborates closely with a dynamic, on-campus marketing team within the college’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs.
 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field.
• 1-3 years of content production experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• A passion for storytelling, along with a talent for motivating audiences.
• Prior experience in alumni relations, development, or marketing/communications is strongly preferred.
• Creative vision, strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional technical, persuasive writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills, including the ability to shift voice and tone based on audience and channel.
• A collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to gather and synthesize large quantities of information, organize ideas and turn institutional objectives and messages into compelling cases for philanthropic support and engagement.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, a customer service-oriented attitude and the ability to work in a complex organization are necessary for success in this position.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges, analyze situations, and devise effective solutions.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Effective time management and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.
• The incumbent should be computer proficient in these areas: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, HTML. Experience using Salesforce

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As the state’s only college of veterinary medicine, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UF CVM) serves the needs of society by training the next generation of veterinarians, by treating thousands of animal patients and by looking for the cause and cure of diseases that impact both animal and human health. The incumbent will work within the UF College of Veterinary Medicine's Office of Advancement. This office is responsible for major gift fund raising. These gifts support the college in all of its efforts to improve the health and welfare of our animal friends as well as human health. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. The Administrative Assistant serves as the assistant to the Office of Advancement team members. In addition, the incumbent will be required to use a database that is maintained at the UF Foundation. The team members travel extensively; therefore, the incumbent in this position assumes a great deal of responsibility. This position requires a highly responsible and self-motivated individual who is able to take initiative and work independently in varied situations. The incumbent must work in a positive manner with a wide spectrum of personalities and have a very strong work ethic.
 
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of college, campus and foundation regulations.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. 
• Ability to compose correspondence, analyze and summarize data, and write reports.
• The ability to meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player.
• Competency in problem solving. 
• Ability to interact in a positive manner.
• Ability to manage resources, to anticipate and plan for programmatic needs, and to solve problems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• A commitment to and support for workplace in all its forms; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred. 

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UF Advancement is seeking a forward-thinking Lead Data Solutions Analyst to elevate our data strategy and integration capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement scalable solutions that ensure the accuracy, integrity, and seamless flow of data across our CRM and enterprise systems. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development Information Systems, you will lead efforts that directly support fundraising, alumni engagement, and strategic planning – making your work essential to the success of UF’s philanthropic mission. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making at one of the nation’s top public universities. If you are ready to turn complex data into powerful insights and be part of a team that fuels transformational impact, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and grow with us.
 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least five years progressively responsible programming experience in the Client/Server, Oracle or other relational databases preferred. 
• Experience building integrations using Snowflake, SnapLogic, and Salesforce.
• Knowledge of building APIs.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills.  
• Accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective time management and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player.
• Incumbent must be able to work independently and is detail oriented. 
• Customer service experience. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• A commitment to and support for workplace inclusion in all its forms; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.

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The Assistant Director of Gifts & Records at University of Florida Advancement plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of development operations. This position leads cross-functional projects, monitors progress on data-driven initiatives, and acts as the primary point of contact for incoming communications related to gifts and records.

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for the timely resolution of gift and data inquiries, maintaining accurate constituent records, and driving strategic enhancements to workflows and systems that support the Advancement mission.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.  

 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess:

• Two years of gift processing experience, or a combination of education and experience in a professional, customer service, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to use sound judgment and exercise strict confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
• Data Entry, proofreading, grammar, and spelling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to provide excellent customer service and promote positive interaction between operations and professional staff as well as internally.
• Ability to do in-depth research and follow-up.
• Ability to keyboard or type 45 accurate words per minute.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• A commitment to and support for workplace inclusion in all its forms; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.  

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