Assistant Director, Student Engagement and Philanthropy

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 Assistant Director for Student and Family Engagement & Philanthropy plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of philanthropy among students and their families. This position oversees events, communications, and initiatives to educate, engage, and inspire participation in university programs. By managing the 4EVER KNIGHTS student ambassador group and coordinating family-focused programming, the Assistant Director ensures meaningful connections to the UCF community.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Student Engagement Efforts: Execute the student engagement and philanthropy program, including managing solicitations, events, and campaigns to educate students about the importance of private support and increase participation.

• Manage 4EVER KNIGHTS Program: Provide leadership to the student ambassador group through engagement, training, website management, and oversight of volunteer hour requirements.

• Welcome Graduates to UCF Alumni: Coordinate events, digital experiences, campaigns, and communications to transition graduating students into the UCF Alumni family.

• Organize Family Events: Plan and facilitate family-focused events such as the Family Weekend Tailgate, College Admissions Workshop, and Parent Council gatherings.

• Oversee Operations: Manage vendors, contracts, and budgets for student and family engagement programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ 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:

• University of Central Florida Alumnus preferred or familiarity with the University of Central Florida is a plus.

• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit, or higher education fundraising setting.

• Proven experience in student engagement, event coordination, or family programming.

• Strong leadership skills, particularly in managing student ambassador or volunteer programs.

• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.

• Creativity in designing campaigns and events to inspire participation and philanthropy.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Knowledge of digital platforms and tools to enhance engagement and program visibility.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to foster relationships across teams and audiences.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Classification Title: Assistant Director, Annual Giving

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.

We will accept applications for this position through Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. The University of Central Florida is closed for holiday break from Thursday, December 19, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Our search efforts will resume after the university closure, with interviews anticipated the third week of January 2025.
 

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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Department

UCF Foundation - Accounting

Work Schedule

UCF business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid work options available as per UCF policy and with supervisory approval. Limited nights and weekends needed.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to $68,637.00

Job Posting End Date

01-03-2025-12-00-AM

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.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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