Job Title: DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT/ALUMNI AFFAIRS - University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date: Negotiable

Institution: The University of Central Florida College of Medicine was established in 2006 by the Florida Legislature and the Florida Board of Governors to address the growing physician shortage nationwide and provide economic benefits to Central Florida and the state.

As a new medical school, the UCF College of Medicine (COM) offers opportunities to students not available at any other medical school. Our Charter Class will be selected with care and will become a permanent part of our history and legacy.

Each of the first 40 students will receive a full tuition scholarship with living expenses for all four years. This is an unprecedented opportunity in the history of medical education.

Why are we doing this? Because our goal is to become the nation’s premiere medical school born in this century. And only with the best students, who become the best doctors, will we reach our goal.

UCF’s M.D. Program allows students to prepare for careers in every discipline of medicine and to focus on an individualized area of study or research. Your passion will become our passion.

The College is actively recruiting faculty and administrative staff. Join our team to take part in this remarkable journey. Find yourself in one of our exceptional career opportunities. What are your employment goals? The College is growing by the day, and you can begin or develop a most rewarding career.

For more information on our institution, please visit our Web site.

Job Duties: The Director of Development supporting university-wide programs reports to the Assistant Vice President for Development for the College of Medicine in the Division of Alumni Relations and Development. The Director of Development will be based in the College and be assigned to projects as needed.

-Develops and implements yearly strategic fund raising plan for each assignment in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Development for the College of medicine, and principally on behalf of the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, that will meet established dollar goals.

-Responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and professional groups in support of strategic program priorities.

-Designs and directs capital fund raising "mini" campaigns as a component of the strategic fund raising plan in collaboration with the Asst VP for Development for the College of Medicine and the academic liaison.

-Seeks to maximize giving opportunities for the assignment through a consistent program of prospect outreach. Prefer experience with Millennium, donor/alumni database.

Qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This is a repost position. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

The College of Medicine is currently located in Research Park and expected to relocate to the Lake Nona Health Sciences Campus in Fall 2010.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is negotiable. For more information on our employee benefits package and compensation, please visit our HR Web site.

To Apply: In accordance with the University's policies and procedures, all applicants must submit a UCF Staff Online Employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. Applications are accepted for advertised positions only. You must submit an online application for each position for which you wish to apply.

Our job listings are updated every Friday. Applicants are required to submit proof of education for the position by the closing date for that position. Again, we appreciate your interest. We hope that you will visit the UCF Staff Online Employment Web site and complete an application, as well as upload your cover letter and resume in association with one of the open positions.

EEO/AA: The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer and is always looking for qualified candidates to become a part of our growing team! Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact UCF HR Employment at 407-823-2771 or via e-mail.