Development Coordinator - Jupiter, FL

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks a Development Coordinator to support the Advancement department, handling administrative functions and coordinating multiple high‑level initiatives. The role reports to the Associate Director of Development and requires strong organizational skills and project management experience.

Based in the Palm Beach/Jupiter area, this full-time position involves travel, donor stewardship, event planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in development, fundraising or higher education is preferred.
• Prior project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work after hours for events and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings and events.
• Coordinate travel, arrange tickets, and process expense reports.
• Draft and format correspondence, proposals, and reports.
• Manage donor communications and donor stewardship activities.
• Organize and manage event logistics and vendor coordination.
• Prepare briefing materials for events and donor visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CRM system

Dropbox

Asana

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Development Coordinator - Jupiter, FL

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Palm Beach

Job Description

Classification Title: Development Coordinator

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Advancement department at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, part of the University of Florida. The Coordinator is responsible for managing multiple high-level strategic initiatives and will handle a variety of administrative functions. This role reports to the Associate Director of Development. Occasional driving and travel are expected as part of the job duties.

At UF Advancement we are committed to "The Gold Standard Culture" and live it through:

Our Vision: To be ranked among the best, as measured by Voluntary Support of Education

Our Mission: To be a catalyst in securing and managing private support for university priorities

Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain organized and efficient administrative processes to support the seamless operation of the Advancement department:

• Maintain accurate calendars; schedule and prioritize appointments and events; send reminders and confirmations for meetings and appointments; organize and prepare for meetings, including setting agendas, booking meeting rooms, and arranging for necessary technology or catering.
• Coordinate and manage travel; arranging travel and securing tickets and/or reservations for transportation and lodging, complete and submit expense reports, managing reimbursements and payments.
• Process disbursement requests for invoices and monthly credit card processing forms; record and code department transactions for budgeting purposes.
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, reports, proposals, presentations, and other documents.
• Maintain, track and order/restock office supplies, printed documents including business cards, brochures and branded recognition items such as pens, notepads, coffee mugs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Development.

Steward donors by supporting donor engagement efforts, managing donor communications, and ensuring effective philanthropic stewardship. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the donor tour process: ensure accurate scheduling, create itineraries, and draft donor profiles. Assist in managing student volunteers by recruiting as needed for events, tours, or special functions.
• Pull gift reports; receive and process gifts in accordance with UFF gift policies.
• Coordinate the Institute's gift acknowledgment letters and stewardship communications, including holiday correspondence and other donor-related recognitions throughout the year.
• Ensure timely stewardship for donors, build stewardship plans, and draft donor letters.
• Coordinate the execution of the Annual Endowment Reports for the Institute; serve as liaison with UF Advancement Donor Relations.
• Coordinate annual giving-related fundraising and programmatic initiatives, including annual solicitations, stewardship mailings, and invitations for campaigns and events; serve as liaison with UF Advancement Annual Giving.
• Monitor local obituaries for prospect and donor notifications, sending condolences and sympathy cards, and updating the CRM accordingly.
• Conduct requested and proactive detailed biographical research on identified prospects using CRM, Institute files, and other sources to determine factors that assist in identifying donor prospects.
• Prepare briefing reports for events, tours, donor visits, and meetings.

Advance organizational fundraising goals through strategic planning, data analysis, event management, operational coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with budget preparation and tracking.
• Collaborate with Data Services, Prospect Strategy & Research, and other operational teams to maintain accurate donor records, update databases, and extract, compile, and analyze data.
• Produce reports and insights that support strategic initiatives, measure fundraising performance, and evaluate ROI.
• Plan and coordinate Ambassador's Council meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, and meeting logistics.
• Event coordination: manage all advancement event logistics, mailing lists, printing, RSVP tracking, and ensure all event details are handled efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate event vendors, including managing new vendor registrations and event logistics timelines.
• Prepare event planning and meeting materials, including agendas, itineraries, programs, presentations, nametags, check-in lists, photography lists, tent cards, and giveaways.
• Ensure that accurate event attendee data is entered into the CRM for tracking purposes.
• Organize and archive post-event photos for social media, web, donor stewardship, and institutional communications.
• Fund management: regularly communicate with the finance department, CFO, and faculty regarding the creation of funds; confirm receipt of gifts and report fund balances or transfers.
• Participate in the tracking of philanthropic fellowships and awards.
• Track sponsorships, memberships, and tickets; ensure leadership calendars are updated with relevant information and that sponsorship deliverables are fulfilled.
• Maintain a centralized calendar of events and activities for Advancement, Communications, and Outreach; communicate regularly with staff across departments to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with writing content for proposals, development brochures, case statements, and other development materials as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and directing them to the appropriate resources.
• Perform related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and functions related to both departments.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Prior experience in development, fundraising or higher education.
• Prior project management experience.
• Prior experience in event management, working with vendors and contracts and comfortable working after normal business hours.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must take initiative, possess strong work ethic and demonstrate the ability to handle a broad workload, manage various projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player
• Competency in problem solving
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential
• High proficiency in these areas: CRM system, Dropbox, Asana, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, E-mail. Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.

This position is open until filled.

Application review will begin August 19, 2026.

This is a time-limited position.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Health Assessment Required: No

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.