Assistant Vice President - College of Medicine

Assistant Vice President for Advancement - College of Medicine

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Advancement
Department:  - MD-ALUMNI AFFAIRS

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AST VP, Development

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and ten years of appropriate experience with demonstrated success soliciting gifts at $1 million and above in an institution of higher education. A valid Florida driver license is required.

Serving as a member of the UF Advancement and UF Health development leadership teams, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for the College of Medicine serves as the chief advancement officer for the college, providing strategic leadership and oversight for all fundraising, grateful patient philanthropy and advancement initiatives. The AVP will lead the College of Medicine advancement team, direct the college's fundraising priorities and campaign strategy, and develop comprehensive programs that support the institution's education, research, clinical, and strategic objectives.

This role will be instrumental in advancing the College of Medicine's contribution to the university's fundraising campaign while fostering a strong culture of philanthropy among donors, alumni, faculty, grateful patients, and other key stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer (SRAVP/CAO) for UF Health, the AVP will collaborate closely with partners across annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, stewardship, communications, and prospect development to maximize philanthropic support and identify new funding opportunities. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects ($1M+), while providing leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to the College of Medicine Advancement team and cultivating a culture of high performance, collaboration, accountability, and professionalism throughout the organization.

• Manage the leaders of high-performance teams through proactive coaching and engagement, utilizing Talent Reviews, performance management best practices, and other means. Provide leadership, counsel on matters relating to fundraising, and accountability by establishing goals in alignment with unit objectives, developing metrics, and strategic planning.
• Partner with the AVP/CAO and UF Health academic leadership to facilitate the creation of interdisciplinary and unit-specific fundraising priorities and monitor fundraising progress toward those goals.
• Build relationships with key university stakeholders, including Deans and University of Florida Foundation and board volunteers to identify institutional priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight for the Grateful Patient Program, including program development, goal setting, resource allocation, talent management, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the Campaign Leadership Council, Volunteer Workgroup, and other work groups/councils that support campaign and strategic planning efforts.
• Implement, track, and report accountability metrics in alignment with the campaign plan. Approve and evaluate the achievement of short and long term goals and work plans.
• Identify and recruit top talent in order to expand the effectiveness of the team through increased intellectual diversity.
• Evaluate and develop a strong sense of teamwork by establishing an environment of mentoring and support. Coach the team regularly through team and one-on-one meetings, and support a team culture that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable for all members of…