University of Florida

ZRG Partners, LLC.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida and UF Health seek an Assistant Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer for the Northeast Florida Region, based in Jacksonville. This senior leader will build and oversee a comprehensive philanthropy program for UF Health Northeast, guiding development, grateful patient fundraising, annual giving, stewardship, and capital projects across UF Health Jacksonville, UF Health St.

Johns, and UF Health Durbin Park.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a comprehensive philanthropy program for UF Health Northeast.
• Lead development, grateful patient fundraising, annual giving, and stewardship.
• Supervise capital projects and Children's Miracle Network programs for UF Health Northeast.
• Collaborate across UF and UF Health to align priorities within a broader campaign.

Job description

Assistant Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer Northeast Florida Region

Reports To: Senior Vice President & Northeast Regional President, UF Health

The University of Florida and UF Health are seeking an Assistant Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer, Northeast Florida Region who will build and oversee a comprehensive philanthropy program for UF Health Northeast. Based in Jacksonville, FL, they will oversee development, grateful patient fundraising, annual giving, stewardship, capital projects, and Children's Miracle Network programs for UF Health’s Northeast units, including UF Health Jacksonville, UF Health St. Johns, and UF Health Durbin Park.

The University of Florida is the state's most comprehensive university, a land grant institution with ties to every Florida county, a top academic medical center and much more. Ranked the #5 Public University by Forbes, the University of Florida is feeding communities, healing coastlines, exploring space, curing diseases, powering cities, building industries and imagining wonders. Home to over 61,000 students, UF educates students through more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree options in 16 academic colleges and online programs, plus a comprehensive array of courses in virtually every subject. In 2026, the University of Florida was named a “New Ivy” by Forbes, recognizing how the university is preparing students for an evolving workforce shaped by artificial intelligence.

UF Health Northeast includes two hospitals: UF Health Jacksonville on its downtown campus and UF Health North in north Jacksonville, as well as numerous physician practices, clinics and urgent care centers throughout the region. As a safety-net hospital, UF Health Jacksonville plays a critical role in the community by providing care to the uninsured and underinsured every day to elevate the health of the region and decrease disparities in health care access.

\"As UF prepares for its next comprehensive campaign, you will have an opportunity to help position UF Health Jacksonville's priorities within the university's broader philanthropic effort. Your ability to collaborate across institutions, align fundraising strategies and create a cohesive donor experience will be essential. We are looking for a leader who understands that the best development work begins with listening to an institution's aspirations and helping donors see their place in achieving them. We are searching for someone who is energized by possibility, comfortable operating at the highest levels of an organization and motivated by the opportunity to build something lasting. \" — Patrick Green, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Northeast Florida Regional President, UF Health

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications,
please refer to the full prospectus.