Job Identification: 43327
Job Category: Business Services
Apply Before: 05/08/2026, 08:54 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience
Essential Personnel: No
Job DescriptionThe Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations provides strategic leadership for securing philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations in alignment with institutional priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of Central Development, the AVP develops and executes institution-wide strategies to secure funding for academic programs, research, scholarships, faculty initiatives, and capital priorities. The role collaborates closely with university leadership, deans, faculty, and advancement colleagues to align funder interests with institutional goals, oversee proposal development and stewardship, and strengthen long-term external partnerships that enhance institutional impact.
Responsibilities- Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive corporate and private foundation fundraising strategy that drives revenue and engagement including prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship;
- Manage and mentor a team of major gift officers, setting clear fundraising goals, providing guidance, and fostering professional development;
- Oversee proposal development by guiding grant strategy, ensuring alignment with funder priorities, and coordinating across internal stakeholders;
- Develop and manage a strategic portfolio of corporate partners and private foundations to advance institutional priorities through philanthropic investment;
- Partner with university leadership and academic units to identify funding opportunities that support institutional priorities, collaborate on prospect identification and donor engagement;
- Ensure accurate tracking of donor data, gift histories, and progress toward fundraising goals and generate regular reports for leadership;
- Track funding outcomes and ensure compliance, including reporting, impact measurement, and maintaining strong funder engagement over time
QualificationsRequires a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of 10 years of related exempt level experience, including seven years of managerial experience, preferably in large complex institutions or organizations. Requires experience in leading multiple teams, projects, programs, and/or functions.
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.
About UsWorking at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at
www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the
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Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
