Advancement Grants Specialist III

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 Advancement Grants Specialist III plays a vital role in securing and stewarding funding from corporations and foundations and managing the entire lifecycle of grant proposals from prospect research to reporting. This position partners with faculty, development officers, and marketing teams to craft compelling proposals that align with UCF’s strategic initiatives.

If you're a skilled writer, strategic thinker, and relationship builder with a passion for philanthropy and higher education, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
 

Responsibilities:

• Grant Writing & Proposal Development – Research, write, and edit grant proposals and reports for foundation and corporate funding opportunities ranging from $100K to $20M.

• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with faculty, development officers, and marketing teams to draft compelling proposals that align with UCF’s mission.

• Donor Stewardship & Reporting – Ensure timely submission of interim and final reports, providing donors with high-quality stewardship materials such as presentations and impact summaries.

• Prospect Research & Opportunity Assessment – Identify and qualify new corporate and foundation funding prospects, maintaining a comprehensive database.

• System Support & Grant Administration – Maintain tracking systems for proposals, deadlines, and funding requirements to ensure seamless grant management.

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:

• Proven success in grant writing and fundraising within higher education, nonprofits, or research institutions. 

• Familiarity with fundraising databases and donor management software such as Blackbaud CRM, Raiser's Edge, or Salesforce.

• Experience securing six- and seven-figure corporate or foundation grants.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated range for a qualified candidate is $56,030 - $68,637. 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.

Classification Title: Contracts and Grants Specialist III
 

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.

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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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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