Director, Advancement or Senior Director, Advancement

Classification Title:

Director/Senior Director, Advancement

Classification Minimum Requirements:

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. One year of supervisory experience.

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.

Job Description:

The Director/Senior Director of Advancement for the College of Public Health & Health Professions (PHHP) serves as the strategic leader driving all aspects of the college’s development and alumni engagement efforts. Reporting jointly to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement for the UF Health Science Center and the Dean of PHHP, this role sets the vision and direction for a comprehensive advancement program that fuels the college’s mission and growth.

PHHP is in an exciting period of expansion and innovation, creating a prime opportunity for a forward‑thinking advancement leader to elevate philanthropic support and strengthen connections across a vibrant network of more than 22,000 alumni. The Director/Senior Director oversees a broad and impactful portfolio that includes major and leadership giving, development communications, alumni engagement, and volunteer board management.

Operating within a collaborative, matrixed structure, this position works closely with both college leadership and UF Advancement to align strategies, build momentum, and achieve shared fundraising and engagement goals. This is a high‑visibility role for a results‑driven relationship builder who thrives in a mission-centered, growth-oriented environment.

The Senior Director/Director of Advancement reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement for the UF Health Science Center and the Dean of the College of Public Health & Health Professions (PHHP). The individual in this role leads the college’s overall development strategy, providing vision, direction, and oversight for fundraising and advancement initiatives.

Under the Dean’s leadership, the college is experiencing a dynamic period of growth and innovation, creating a significant opportunity to expand and strengthen its development and alumni engagement efforts.  Serving a network of more than 22,000 alumni, this role oversees a comprehensive portfolio that includes fundraising, development communications, alumni engagement, and volunteer board management.

This position operates within a matrixed structure, collaborating closely with both the college and UF Advancement (UFA) to align strategies and achieve shared goals.

Portfolio Management

• Build upon a portfolio of fundraising prospects and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits to bring gift solicitations to closure. 
• Identification, cultivation, and solicitation of new prospects $100,000 and above for the College of Public Health & Health Professions (PHHP). 
• Attend PHHP and University of Florida Advancement (UFA) functions primarily to identify new prospects. 
• As steward of major gift prospects, coordinate and lead PHHP faculty  on their appropriate involvement with donors interested in specific college activities.  
• Establish and maintain contact with prospects to develop their interest and participation in major PHHP fundraising projects and to provide information concerning the utilization of gifts.
• Develop and present major gift proposals  with expertise and a high level of organization.
• Acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the mission, vision and values of the unit and UFA.
• Develop support for the college by effectively involving stakeholders, such as volunteers, faculty, staff, and volunteers.

Strategic Leadership

• Strategically lead and manage the development office within PHHP.
  • Build, lead and manage a strong team of development professionals within PHHP.
  • Identify and recruit top talent and provide leadership.
  • Evaluate, coach and counsel the Dean, faculty and staff on matters relating to fundraising and accountability which includes establishing goals in alignment with unit objectives, developing metrics and strategic planning.
  • Oversee staff and ensure processes are in alignment with UF Advancement’s Vision; use best talent management practices; ensure best practices in office systems, practices, files and record keeping; ensure effective use of strategic tools and resources such as contact reports, prospect management, research, and analysis