The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a Director of Advancement to lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive philanthropy and external relations program.

The Director leads a team of development professionals that work collaboratively with library deans, chairs, and librarians, as well as colleagues outside of the Libraries to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward philanthropic support for the Smathers Libraries initiatives and strategic priorities. The Director is responsible for overseeing and providing direction to the work of the advancement team in securing all private support, executing donor stewardship, development of public support groups, fundraising event coordination, and relations between the Libraries, its Library Leadership Board, and other groups of library donors, the University of Florida and the UF Advancement. The Director is responsible for implementing a broad range of fundraising activities but will focus primarily on major gifts and leadership of the overall advancement program.  Additionally, the Director will attend strategic engagement events in support of Smathers Libraries’ fundraising goals.

The search will remain open until January 17th, 2025, and applications will be reviewed as received. View the full description of the position and instructions on how to apply.

Address inquiries to Tina Marie Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield@uflib.ufl.edu.

SALARY

$90,000 minimum salary; The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials.  The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package including health, retirement, paid time off, discount programs, professional development and work-life support. Learn more.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field.  One year of supervisory experience.