The ideal candidate will possess:
• Five years or more of academic health science center development experience in the communications field preferred.
• Excellent technical, persuasive writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated journalistic writing abilities and professional publications or editorial experience preferred.
• Demonstrated an understanding of fundraising in a healthcare environment.
• Strong experience in social media and digital-first environments and comfortable using a variety of web-based applications for project management and content publishing.
• Must possess a proficiency in communicating effectively with diverse audiences in conversations and through documents.
• Must be an outstanding communicator and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with a diverse constituency.
• Knowledge of advancement philosophy and practices; higher education experience preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve, using investigative research and analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Skill requiring judgment to take initiative, accurately establish priorities, complete complex assignments in a timely manner, and adapt quickly to changing needs and in dealing with people who present conflicting challenges.
• Strong skills in these areas: Adobe Creative Suite, especially photo and video editing apps including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, as well as InDesign.
• An appreciation for and support of diversity in the workplace in all its forms; proven success working with stakeholders; project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; organizational skills; and the ability to lead, influence and motivate others are required.
• Working knowledge in these areas: Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, internet browsers. Working knowledge of a donor database, contact management and tracking system.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.*
*Business expenses are reimbursed through a standard accounting system. The ability to pay for expenses using your own personal credit card or funds and have them reimbursed is essential.
UF Advancement has defined the following critical competencies for organizational and position specific success:
• Collaboration - Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Shares own experience, resources and expertise with others breaking down barriers or organizational boundaries to ensure team’s success.
• Assists in keeping levels of team performance and morale high.
• Works cooperatively and recognizes diversity as a strength and uses it to the benefit of projects and goals.
• Works to meet individual, business unit and university goals with the acknowledgment of, and cooperation with the achievement of others' goals.
• Stakeholder Focus - Centralizes all efforts and tasks around meeting the needs of stakeholders to support the University of Florida.
• Addresses stakeholder needs in a positive, timely and efficient manner by involving the right people and resources at the right time.
• Understands the audience and seeks feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship and deliverables.
• Creates stakeholder value utilizing service processes that attract, solidify and expand the total stakeholder relationship.
• Considers the impact on all stakeholders when taking action, or carrying out one’s own job responsibilities.
• Manages Execution - Consistently maintains a high level of action and results while working with effectiveness and determination.
• Executes functional tasks in pursuit of the larger vision (thinks big, acts small).
• Pursues goals with persistence, energy, drive, a positive attitude and a need to finish.
• Consistently prepared with a high level of productivity, prioritizing tasks to work effectively and efficiently to make and meet expectations.
• Uncovers problems and issues and removes barriers in order to move the work forward.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for work activities, personal actions and self-development.
• Acts resourcefully, ensuring work is completed on time and to quality standards within legal guidelines and policies.
• Finds opportunities for personal and professional development keeping up-to-date on technical and functional aspects of one’s job.
• Assumes personal ownership of complications immediately and follows through until resolved.
• Accepts feedback openly, acknowledging and learning from mistakes, without becoming defensive.
• Adaptability/ Innovation - Applies original thinking in approaching job responsibilities, overcoming challenges and adjusting to changes in one’s environment.
• Sustains effectiveness in varying environments with different tasks, responsibilities, and people in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty.
• Courageous with ideas; generates new ideas and creative solutions that impact results.
• Maintains flexibility to accept, embrace and lead change.
• Responds effectively to unique needs, adapting solutions and providing creative and/or flexible options.
• Effective Communication - Ability to listen and effectively relay information to others in all forms of communication.
• Communicates effectively and shares information appropriately with internal and external constituents through multiple mediums.
• Interprets information, ideas, and instructions clearly in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates active listening: checks for understanding and clarity by asking the right questions.
• Maintains composure and communicates in a direct, truthful, transparent and positive manner.
• Critical Thinking - Ability to obtain, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information effectively.
• Utilizes logical reasoning to make judgments in accordance with established professional and organizational criteria.
• Objectively identifies goals and makes decisions by considering both short-term and long-term implications.
• Creatively identifies opportunities to increase efficiency, simplicity and revenue (understands finite resources).
• Effectively recognizes and considers the forces, events, entities, and people that effect a situation before making a conclusion.
• Organizational Acumen - The ability to understand and navigate governance, administration, and culture in the internal and external environment demonstrating commitment to organizational mission.
• Acts in a decisive, timely and appropriate manner that is congruent with the organization’s values and goals.
• Integrates and balances big picture concerns related to political, social and economic issues effecting the organization with day-to-day activities.
• Knowledgeable of policies, practices, trends and information that impact the organization.
• Demonstrates understanding of, alignment with, and a commitment to the university’s mission in serving our constituents.
