Development Coordinator

Job Description

Dept Number/Name: 211300 / Engineering Development

College Division: Academic Affairs-College of Engineering

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 4322 / Advancement Administrator

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $58,850.00 - 65,000.00

Position Number: 100034221

The Development Office within the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is dedicated to securing private funding to advance the College’s mission and support its students, faculty, and programs. The Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals by providing strategic, operational, and administrative support to the College’s development team under the management of the Senior Director of Development.

Established in 1964 and led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 engineering graduate school rankings .

The college serves more than 3,500 students, offering seven bachelor’s programs, which are ABET-accredited, as well as nine master’s and seven doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $46.9 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation.

Serving as a key liaison between the College and University Advancement, the Development Coordinator strengthens donor engagement, ensures compliance with institutional policies, and contributes to the College’s fundraising success. The role includes donor relations, data analysis, stewardship, and the coordination of programs that enhance donor recognition and philanthropic impact.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Administrative Support

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative fundraising data when needed and requested by the senior leadership team, identifying trends and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Serve as liaison between the College and University Advancement, as well as academic and administrative departments, regarding development activities.
• Partner with the development team and coordinate with Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty to support engagement with external constituents.
• Coordinate and assist in college-wide fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of university and college fundraising policies, ensuring compliance and consistent application across development efforts.
  
  
  

Stewardship Initiatives

• Manage scholarship donor stewardship, including thank-you letters and ThankView video campaigns.
• Organize donor and scholarship recipient meetings and recognition events.
• Design and implement enhanced stewardship strategies and collaborate with development teams to identify high-priority opportunities.
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development and training to remain current on best practices in scholarship administration, donor stewardship, and advancement services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in a university or advancement setting.
• Knowledge of fundraising practices, donor relations, and stewardship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, handle confidential information, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.