Assistant Director of Development

Assistant Director of Development

The USF Health Development and Alumni Engagement team, in collaboration with the USF Foundation, provides the fundraising support for the Morsani College of Medicine, the USF College of Nursing, the Taneja College of Pharmacy and the USF College of Public Health, in addition to the clinical departments of the Morsani College of Medicine and the multiple institutes and centers that exist across USF Health. The Department develops and executes programs to engage and build increasingly rich relationships with USF Health's alumni, faculty, staff, patients, and friends. In addition, it provides support of stewardship and alumni and donor communication.

The Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in advancing the philanthropic mission of USF Health by managing the planning, execution, and evaluation of annual and special fundraising campaigns that span the colleges and departments across USF Health. This position supports the entire USF Health enterprise and works collaboratively across departments to strengthen donor engagement and expand fundraising outcomes. The Assistant Director will contribute to a wide range of development initiatives, including sponsorship solicitations for events and special projects, and will interact with diverse constituents such as alumni, faculty, staff, parents, patients, friends, and community partners. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Vice President for the department.

Employees of USF Advancement live out the values of responsibility, innovation, service, and excellence in each of its highly collaborative departments. We use trusted data and ethical AI to enhance decision-making, strengthen engagement, and enable our teams to focus on what matters most: relationships and impact.

Responsibilities

Campaign Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of USF Health's annual giving campaigns.
• Manage special fundraising campaigns from concept through execution, including timelines, messaging, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop campaign strategies that align with institutional priorities.
• Analyze campaign performance and recommend improvements to maximize participation and revenue.

Event Sponsorship Development

• Assist in securing outside sponsorships for USF Health events, programs, and initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate and community partners to support sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, packages, and stewardship plans.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of sponsorship benefits and recognition.

Development Operations & Collaboration

• Support fundraising initiatives across all areas of USF Health, ensuring alignment with overarching advancement goals.
• Manage departmental newsletters in collaboration with advancement communications to highlight the myriad of exciting programs, research and philanthropic initiatives across USF Health.
• Partner with development colleagues, communications teams, and leadership to execute integrated fundraising strategies.
• Assist with data tracking, reporting, and donor engagement efforts related to campaigns and events.

Constituent Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of constituents, including:
• Alumni
• Faculty and staff
• Parents
• Patients
• Donors and friends
• Community and corporate partners
• Represent USF Health at events and engagement opportunities to strengthen donor relationships.

Special Projects

• Contribute to special initiatives and strategic projects as assigned by leadership.
• Provide flexible support across development functions to meet evolving departmental needs.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education, academic health centers, or nonprofit organizations.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree. Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements. A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment. Minimum qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.