Associate Director, Partnerships

Advancement & Partnerships:

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity: 

The Associate Director, Partnerships is responsible for helping to build mutually beneficial partnerships for UCF across the seven channels of corporate engagement: sponsored research, corporate capstones, co-location, executive education, business collaborations, student talent engagement, and philanthropy. Reporting to the Executive Director of Partnerships, this role collaborates with both internal stakeholders and external clients to create and strengthen strategic relationships that align with UCF’s goals.

Classification Title: Associate Director, Development

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Advancement & Partnerships team to facilitate multi-channel, interdisciplinary engagements—supporting everything from agreements and strategy sessions to internal communications and external partner alignment.

• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and corporate partners to identify strategic opportunities and develop customized partnership plans that align with UCF priorities.

• Serve as the point person for Discovery Days and VIP campus visits, curating experiences for executives to explore UCF’s capabilities across research, education, innovation, and philanthropy.

• Support identification of new corporate leads by leveraging campus research teams, LinkedIn, and other prospecting tools—mapping campus assets to uncover opportunities for impactful partnerships.

• Assist with tracking, reporting, and follow-up efforts to ensure progress toward partnership goals and alignment with the university’s strategic vision.

• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned to support the success of the Partnerships team. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, advancement, or nonprofit settings.

• Experience facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships or corporate engagement strategies.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate large organizations and align efforts with institutional priorities.

• Familiarity with corporate giving, sponsored research, or executive education programs.

• Ability to use tools like LinkedIn, CRM systems, and research databases to identify new prospects and qualify potential partners.

• Proven success in managing events or high-level meetings for executives and key decision-makers.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is between $64,518 - $80,648. Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above. All offers contingent on successful background and reference checks.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Classification Title: Associate Director, Development

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.   

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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