Assistant Director of Development, Brooks College of Health
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL · Posted September 3, 2026
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About the job
Department Brooks College of Health, Development
Compensation $50,000.00 to Negotiable Annual
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Assistant Director of Development for Brooks College of Health, under the direction of a Director or above, identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects for major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, or estates.
Job Function
Responsibilities include, but not limited to: - Solicit charitable gifts to support the mission and vision of the University of North Florida
- Conduct 3 - 5 meetings per week with donors and prospective donors
- Discover, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors for major gifts and planned gifts
- Support the Director or Senior Director of Development for the unit in building and implementing an annual fundraising operating plan.
- Develop and implement an annual solicitation plan of anticipated asks for charitable support.
- Maintain a portfolio of approximately 120 prospect and donors, raining mid-level gifts ($5,000-$100,000) and major gifts ($100,000)
- Plan and staff the unit’s major giving and annual giving programs, including Faculty and Staff Drive, with attention to annual goals and expected outcomes, including annual increases in giving programs, acquiring new donors and renewing and upgrading current donors
- Work with the Director, Dean and Prospect Research to identify and qualify new prospects for the unit and University
- Work with the Director and Prospect Research to cultivate and solicit private foundations or corporations for significant gifts to support college initiatives
- Support the Director and Dean in duties associated with managing advisory councils of the unit
- Develop funding opportunities that strategically support the mission of UNF and align to donor interests
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting of donor activities in the database
- Create a structured process for the identification, recruitment, evaluation, recognition, and replacement of volunteers to strengthen fundraising effectiveness related to the unit
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director or Senior Director in consultation with the Dean and the Assistant Vice President for Development as they relate to overall fundraising goals
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Required documents to be uploaded: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.