Assistant Director of Development

Classification Title :

AST DIR Development

Classification Minimum Requirements

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.

Job Description :

Position : Full-time 12-month staff (TEAMS) position

Date of Expected Hire : As soon as possible. Start date is negotiable based on successful applicants availability

Salary : $53500 - $60000 with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package

Do you believe in the power of the arts to inspire connect and transform livesAre you excited by the idea of fueling that impact through meaningful philanthropy The College of the Arts is seeking an enthusiastic relationship-driven Assistant Director of Developmentto join our team. Reporting to the Director of Advancement this role manages a mid-level fundraising portfolio and partners with alumni and donors who are passionate about preparing the next generation of artists thinkers and cultural Assistant Director engages donors with giving potential up to $50000 through thoughtful cultivation solicitation and stewardship while helping shape alumni engagement annual giving and special fundraising events. Collaboration is keyyou will work closely with the UF Alumni Association UF Annual Giving and creative partners across campus to secure event sponsorships and support advisory is an ideal opportunity for a fundraiser who is energized by storytelling motivated by mission and excited to champion a brighter future fueled by the arts.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals artists scholars advisors and teachers we the staff of the College embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues students and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking creativity constructive questioning and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who possesses skills in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity respect open intellectual discourse and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.

Responsibilities :

Approximately half of this position is portfolio management . Primary activities in this area include :

• Identify qualify cultivate solicit and steward midrange gift prospects (individuals corporations and foundations) for gifts of $50K and below.
• Build and manage a portfolio of fundraising prospects advancing relationships and gift conversations through face-to-face visits substantive contacts and personalized stewardship.
• Manage foundation giving efforts by identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding foundation prospects.
• In coordination with the Director of Advancement attend College and UF Advancement functions primarily to identify new prospects. These events include but are not limited to Orange & Blue weekend UF Homecoming Gator athletic events Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Research Showcase advisory board meetings college award ceremonies commencement college reunions and alumni receptions Deans receptions UFF Board weekend activities special lecture series events state association receptions and professional organization events.

Approximately one third of this position centers around alumni affairs and annual giving . Core activities in this area include :

This position also engages in strategic initiatives and administration which include :

Stewardship is another important aspect of this position consisting of :

What really makes this opportunity special Our team culture.

We are creative collaborative and mission-centeredenergized by bold ideas and grounded by our shared vision. We celebrate wins together brainstorm fearlessly support one anothers growth and genuinely enjoy the work andthe people we do it with. If you thrive in a culture where innovationis encouraged feedback is valued and teammates cheer each other on youll fit right in.

Schedule :

Mon-Friday 8am-5pm. Considerable after-hours and weekend activities are essential to satisfactory performance. Extensive travel is required.

Travel may be required for this employee designated as frequent non-frequent or none in accordance with UFAs driving policy.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS : The College of the Arts is an engine of transformation that generates paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond while nurturing adaptability innovation and excellence. We foster an environment where novel creative practice leading research and experiential learning thrive. Our students faculty and staffinterrogate and respond to the ever-changing relationship between technology and the human leaders in artistic professions and creative industries while developing student capacity for interdisciplinaryscholarshipthatservesandengageslocal and global communities. The College offers baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1600 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 150 faculty members in its three accredited schools the School of Art Art History the School of Music and the School of Theatre Dance and in the Center for Arts in Medicine the Digital Worlds Institute and the Center for Arts Migration and addition the college comprises the University Galleries and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

The University of Florida : The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation. We are The Gator Nation a community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville which is consistently ranked as one of the nations most livable cities is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together the University and the community comprise the educational medical and cultural center of North Central Florida.

In addition to salary the University of Florida (UF) offers low cost State Health plans a number of Dental plans to fit you and your familys needs and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life disability legal and accident insurance are also available.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays personal leave days and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually 13 sick days annually and 4 personal leave days typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with lifes challenges by offering paid family leave eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

Build a retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program which provides big savings at various business and retailers!

Explore UFs plethora of benefit options here : TEAMS Benefits

Expected Salary :

$53500 - $60000 with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package

Required Qualifications :

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred

The successful candidate will meet some of the following :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Application Deadline : All application documents must be submitted by March 3 2026.

Application Process : Applications must be submitted via the University of Floridas online application system. Online applications must include the following : (1) a detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community; (2) a resume; (3) names and contact information of three professional references. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time including obtaining UF engaged and / or other personnel files from UFHR for current or previous UF employees.

Inquiries may be sent to :

Allison Hudson Director of Advancement

Chair Assistant Director of Development Search

Email :

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 1 (352) 392- 2477or the Florida Relay System at 1 (TDD).Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5000 - 50000