Development Associate Jobs in Jacksonville, FL (NOW HIRING)

Department: Athletics, Development

Compensation: $70,000.00 to Negotiable

The Associate Athletic Director of Development reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director and assists the Assistant Vice President or higher. The role is responsible for seeking, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors in support of Athletic Department initiatives and Osprey Club priorities. The position acts as the lead fundraiser for the annual Swoop Impact Fund, major gifts, premium seating sales, annual giving campaigns, and signature fundraising initiatives including Giving Day and 904 Day.

• Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Serve as the primary driver of fundraising efforts for the Swoop Impact Fund, including strategic planning, donor solicitation, growth of annual participation, and stewardship.
  • Conduct 3–5 substantive donor visits per week to discover, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support.
  • Meet annual revenue and membership goals for the Osprey Club and Athletics Development as established by leadership.
  • Identify and qualify new prospects for major gifts and support of Athletic Department priorities, documenting all activity in the CRM database.
  • Develop new sources of fundraising and revenue generation, including increases in annual giving from current donors and future prospects.
  • Nurture long‑term relationships with donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Attend donor events as a representative of the Athletic Department and maximize these events for cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
  • Work with leadership to support bequests, trusts, and other planned giving opportunities.
• Campaigns, Premium Seating & Special Initiatives
  • Lead planning and execution of Giving Day and 904 Day, coordinating messaging, goals, volunteer engagement, and collaboration with University Advancement.
  • Oversee sales of premium seating, including suites, club areas, and hospitality products, ensuring customer experience and revenue growth.
  • Support strategy, execution, and follow‑up for sport‑specific fundraising initiatives and donor‑driven campaigns.
• Events & Special Projects
  • Assist in planning and execution of fundraising events such as Swoop Into the Season, UNF Fore Scholarships Golf Classic, Blue & Gray Bash, and other special events.
  • Organize and lead the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee, guiding nomination review, selection, event planning, and overall execution of the Hall of Fame program.
  • Create publications, collateral, and promotional materials for cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Collaboration & Administrative Responsibilities
  • Attend University Development and Alumni Engagement staff meetings, PTS meetings, and maintain accurate CRM records.
  • Work collaboratively with Development staff on prospect identification, stewardship, proposal development, and campaign planning.
  • Complete additional duties assigned by leaders related to departmental fundraising goals.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Active member of the Athletics External Operations team.
  • Represent the Athletic Department and University on committees, boards, and community engagements.
  • Perform duties assigned by leadership that support overall fundraising success.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Supervise the athletics coordinator and other support staff as needed.
  • Serve as acting department head for Athletics Development in the absence of the Senior Associate AD.

• Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

• Requires a background check; may also require a credit check. The holder is designated as a Responsible Employee under Title IX and must report allegations of sexual misconduct and related incidents, and fulfill the responsibilities of a Campus Security Authority.

• The holder is responsible for compliance with NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws, and UNF regulations, reporting any violations to UNF Athletic Compliance.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. UNF does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories. UNF also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or cooperate in an investigation.

At this time, UNF cannot consider candidates who require H‑1B visa sponsorship regardless of current visa status.