Advancement Administrator, WUSF
University of South Florida · Tampa
USF Advancement connects the university with donors who want to make a difference by providing philanthropic support to promote student success, research, academic excellence and other strategic priorities. With an endowment that now exceeds $700 million in value, our dedicated team of approximately 200 professionals, including 60 fundraisers, encompasses alumni, development and foundation operations. The team is responsible for raising more than $150 million annually and has broken records year after year with more than $184 million raised in fiscal year 2025.
This position owns the inter-related systems, data, reporting, and recurring processes that enable WUSF Public Media's major gifts program to operate accurately, consistently, and at scale. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the position serves as the operational link for systems that drive fundraising activities at WUSF, collaborating with WUSF colleagues and the USF Foundation. The role translates fundraising priorities into reliable workflows, actionable reports, accurate donor and prospect records, timely stewardship, and well-executed communications.
Success requires advanced proficiency with Salesforce, Ellucian, and related data systems; skill in reporting, data quality, and process design; sound judgment in handling confidential donor information; and the ability to independently manage multiple high-stakes processes with firm deadlines. The position protects the integrity of fundraising information, strengthens donor experience, and gives development leadership the operational visibility needed to manage relationships, pipelines, and revenue-producing activity.
Employees of USF Advancement live out the values of responsibility, innovation, service, and excellence in each of its highly collaborative departments. We use trusted data and ethical AI to enhance decision-making, strengthen engagement, and enable our teams to focus on what matters most: relationships and impact.
Working 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.
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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)
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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.
This position owns the inter-related systems, data, reporting, and recurring processes that enable WUSF Public Media's major gifts program to operate accurately, consistently, and at scale. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the position serves as the operational link for systems that drive fundraising activities at WUSF, collaborating with WUSF colleagues and the USF Foundation. The role translates fundraising priorities into reliable workflows, actionable reports, accurate donor and prospect records, timely stewardship, and well-executed communications.More jobs at University of South Florida · Operations jobs in Tampa