Director of Development Administration, Family & Campus Development

Director of Development Administration, Family & Campus Development

Job No : 538441

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Advancement, Executive / Director / Management

Department : 50010000 - AD-VP ADVANCEMENT

Job Description

Classification Title :

DIR, Dev Administration

Classification Minimum Requirements :

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.

Job Description :

The Director of Development Administration for Family & Campus Development will lead central advancement efforts to secure private support for university-wide priorities. As a central fundraiser, the director will work with donors who have multiple areas of philanthropic interest and giving histories. Additionally, the Director will manage the Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) Program including the hiring, onboarding, and management of all LAG team members. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Director will play a key leadership role within the Family & Campus Development team to increase giving as well as donor and talent pipeline through the LAG program. The Director's portfolio as well as the LAG program's impact will include donors with varying interests, they will work collaboratively with development officers across the entire UF Advancement organization.

Portfolio Management

• Responsible for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects with a focus on university priorities.
• Focus on individual prospects and work with leadership, corporate and foundation prospects where gift is assessed at $100,000 and above.
• Maintain a portfolio of fundraising prospects and strategically manage relationships utilizing a strategic moves management approach to yield maximum philanthropic support in a timely manner.
• Properly handle gifts and pledges made to the University.
• Develop and present concept papers and gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the vision, mission, and values of UF.

Leadership Annual Giving Program Oversight

Strategic Leadership & Management

Communications

University of Florida

At the University of Florida, we are feeding communities, healing coastlines, exploring space, curing diseases, powering cities, building industries, and imagining wonders. As the state's most comprehensive university, UF is a land, sea, and space grant institution with ties to every Florida county, a top academic medical center, and much more. The ideas born here gather steam and make tangible impacts. Florida is among the nation's leaders in technology transfer, turning discoveries into companies, products, and jobs. Come join us—let's see where we can go together.

Central Development

Family & Campus Development (Central Development) focuses on connecting donors with the areas of UF they care about most, inspiring support for discovery, scholarship, service, and major university initiatives that create global impact. Working with donors who have multiple areas of philanthropic interest and giving histories, the team drives philanthropic momentum through strategic campaigns; strengthens partnerships with unit-based development teams; and builds a robust donor pipeline through thoughtful portfolio management and the Leadership Annual Giving program.

Expected Salary :

$105,000-115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package including :

Click here to learn more about UF's complete benefit offerings.

Required Qualifications :

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 :

The ideal candidate will possess :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and three references.

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

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close : 15 February 2026

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 538441

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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