Location: Gainesville, FL
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**JOB NO:** 539329 **WORK TYPE:** Staff Full-Time **LOCATION:** Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) **CATEGORIES:** Advancement, Executive/Director/Management, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support **DEPARTMENT:** 19011700 - EG-DEVELOPMENT **CLASSIFICATION TITLE:** DIR, Development **CLASSIFICATION 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. **JOB DESCRIPTION:** The Director of Development plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering at the University of Florida. This position leads strategic fundraising efforts for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE), focusing on securing major gifts for the assigned departments withing the college. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development Administration, you will design and execute initiatives that align with UF’s and the college’s bold vision—fueling research, education, and innovation. The college produces inventions at twice the national average – and startups at five times the national average – for every research dollar spent. Our development team is invaluable in helping drive fundraising that fuels these life-changing discoveries and develop technologies and solutions that will change the way we live, work and play. If you are passionate about building relationships and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to transform ideas into reality. This position offers flexibility, with work options available in the Gainesville area and in major metropolitan hubs across North and Central Florida (including Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa) . **Duties and Responsibilities:** The Director of Development is responsible for implementing a broad range of fundraising activities for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, focusing cultivating and securing major