Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Number:  106280
Classification Title:  Assistant Director
Working Title:  Assistant Director

Department:  WUWF - Management & General
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  $65,000
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director is responsible for membership, marketing, outreach, and special event fundraising, through expanding, cultivating and maintaining individual memberships, major gifts, and coordinating fundraising events. This includes direct mail, digital and on-air campaigns, pledge drive coordination, the sustaining member program, donor recognition events, outreach, and volunteer coordination, and special fundraising event planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience: or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and special events. Previous experience in working with donors, prospects, volunteers, board members, and diverse groups of individuals. Strong background in written and oral communication, public relations, strategic planning, and proposal preparation. Evidence of ability to manage multiple tasks, set goals and follow through, schedule time and activities, and work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and two years of appropriate experience; or bachelor's degree and four years of appropriate experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 30% - Responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective donors. The incumbent will assist the WUWF Executive Director in setting strategies and policies related to fund raising, marketing, outreach, and special events - (Essential)
• 50% - Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and development program to ensure continued revenue growth in support of the operation of WUWF. Primarily responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donors; coordinating fund-raising campaigns, special events, marketing and outreach. Duties include the supervision of personnel in the areas of office administration (Development Coordinator) and outreach (Volunteer Coordinator) - (Essential)
• 20% - Responsible under the direction of the WUWF Executive Director for the formulation of policy and plans related to the fund raising activities for the continued revenue growth of WUWF - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

• This position requires fingerprinting.

• This position requires a valid driver's license.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  8am-5pm
FTE:  1.0
Preferred Response Date:  10/26/2025

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.