<p>USF Health Development and Alumni Relations provides the fundraising support for the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health as well as other USF Health entities. The primary responsibilities of a Director of Development USF Health are to develop and implement strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals, corporations and foundations and grateful patients for major gifts to support the Morsani College of Medicine.</p> <p>The Associate Director of Development for USF Health provides fundraising support for departments, institutes and centers within the Morsani College of Medicine. The incumbent will build a portfolio of prospects focused on grateful patients and families through both traditional prospecting and lead generation from physician and provider partners. Building relationships with department chairs, providers and researchers will be critical for the success of this position. This position works closely with colleagues in MCOM departments and the USF Foundation to support specific giving programs and campaigns for assigned department(s), institutes and/or centers. The incumbent has metric based goals and carries a portfolio that spans the assigned areas.</p> <p>Working at USF</p> <p>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.</p> <p>About USF</p> <p>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 www.usf.edu.</p> <p>Compliance and Federal Notices</p> <p>This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.</p> <p>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</p> <p>Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Associate Director of Development for USF Health provides fundraising support for departments, institutes and centers within the Morsani College of Medicine. The incumbent will build a portfolio of prospects focused on grateful patients and families through both traditional prospecting and lead generation from physician and provider partners. Building relationships with department chairs, providers and researchers will be critical for the success of this position. This position works closely with colleagues in MCOM departments and the USF Foundation to support specific giving programs and campaigns for assigned department(s), institutes and/or centers. The incumbent has metric based goals and carries a portfolio that spans the assigned areas.</p> <p>This position requires Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experience. Three to five years of directly related experience in development and fundraising preferably in a healthcare or higher education setting is preferred. Patient engagement (grateful patient) experiences will also receive preferential consideration.</p> <ul> <li>Identifies potential major donors based on information from Donor Research, other development officers, and external contacts. </li><li>Cultivates prospects for major, corporate, leadership, foundation, or planned gifts. Has extensive contact with potential donors, corporate officials, foundation officers and/or financial advisors to generate gift proposals. </li><li>Coordinates outreach programs and development teams to facilitate gifts over a specific geographical area or with specific businesses. </li><li>In conjunction with USF officials, identifies needs that meet strategic objectives and create a strategic plan to achieve the objectives. </li><li>Drafts proposals, letters and agreements to close planned gifts. </li><li>A intermediate knowledge of fundraising processes and techniques will be expected. Comfort using Microsoft office applications and Ellucian CRM Database. General project management skills and portfolio development and management experience. </li></ul>