Employment Opportunities

The Gifts & Records Specialist is a highly visible and responsible position that provides independent judgment and critical thinking for the management of corporate matching gift claims.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Gifts & Records, this position will disseminate information to the Gifts & Records team and serve as a unit resource for databases, websites, word processing, reporting, policies, and procedures.
 
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

 

• Two years of gift processing experience, or a combination of education and experience in a professional, customer service, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting policies and procedures.
• 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
• 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.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Experience in a professional, customer service, team-oriented environment.
• 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.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; 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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The Director/Senior Director of Development for Regional Development, MidAtlantic/Southeastern US will serve as a key advancement leader, responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors with the capacity to make major and principal gifts of $100,000 and above. This role is instrumental in driving philanthropic investment in the University of Florida’s highest priorities and strategic initiatives.
 
Minimum Requirements: Senior Director: Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and eight years of experience.
Director: Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in development or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in development or a related field.
 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will posess:

• At least eight years of major gift fundraising experience with documented success in cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $100,000 and above from individual and corporate prospects with campaign experience.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting, enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university, and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• 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.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; competency in problem solving; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; and excellent organizational abilities.
• 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.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential.*

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