Join Our Team
Together we RISE
Discover the University of South Florida, where innovation and our unwavering commitment to people drive everything we do. As one of America’s leading research universities, USF is on a bold trajectory of continued pursuit of excellence.
Join us in shaping the future.
Please direct all inquiries or referrals to Michelle Valencia.
As the Assistant Director of Talent Management, Michelle is responsible for attracting,
welcoming and engaging top talent for the USF Advancement division. A double USF alumna
with over eight years of experience in higher education recruitment, she has a passion for
connecting professionals with their career aspirations!
michelleg1@usf.edu
At USF Advancement, our passionate team continues the cycle of success by fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation.
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. Our dedicated team of approximately 190 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 $168 million raised in fiscal year 2024.
In June 2017, the USF Foundation completed a $1 billion capital campaign and the university’s endowment now exceeds $637 million in value.
Our Work Culture
At USF Advancement, our culture thrives on the four pillars of Responsibility, Innovation, Service, and Excellence. We celebrate diverse perspectives, take pride in our work, drive creativity, care deeply about our community and commit to industry-leading standards.
Join us and be part of a team where your contributions truly matters.
RESPONSIBILITY – We take ownership of our work and results, and acknowledge that each individual acts as a
key contributor in the success of the division. We choose to actively engage in team, division-wide and university-
wide initiatives and contribute our ideas and expertise where relevant.
INNOVATION – We embrace learning and growth as tools that enable us to stay agile as individuals and as an
organization. We optimize existing processes and test new ideas that improve our effectiveness and deliver more
value to our stakeholders.
SERVICE – We take pride in the impact our work creates in our division, at USF, and in the broader Tampa, St. Pete
and Sarasota-Manatee communities. We multiply that impact by empowering our colleagues and partners, valuing
relationships, lifting others up and exercising care.
EXCELLENCE – We strive to produce industry-leading work. We achieve this through tenacity and purposeful
cross-team collaboration. We accept challenges and overcome them with confidence, courage and optimism.
Welcome to the University of South Florida. Though a relatively young university, founded in 1956, we have rich traditions – traditions of access and opportunity for students, of academic excellence, of groundbreaking research, of serving our communities.
Situated in the vibrant Tampa Bay region, USF is a Preeminent Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. With a diverse population of about 50,000 students across 13 colleges, USF offers 200-plus majors and boasts one of the nation’s lowest tuition rates, creating outstanding opportunities for academic exploration.
USF’s impact extends beyond the academic realm, contributing over $6.02 billion to the economy annually, supporting 69,000 jobs, and generating more than $600 million in local, state and federal tax revenue.
In 2023, USF joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), the most prestigious association in higher education, making USF one of America’s leading research universities. We also rank among the best nationally in scores of categories, including No. 45 among all public universities. Dedicated to empowering students for lifelong success, USF’s legacy of bold initiatives and commitment to excellence is woven into every student’s journey, research endeavor and community partnership.
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Comprehensive onboarding program to support new team members during their first year |
Cohort-based talent development program for front-line fundraisers |
Work culture that leads with trust and supports a flexible work environment |
Individually tailored professional development |
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Opportunities to drive positive change through innovation |
Generous leave benefits, including a minimum of 10 paid holidays annually |
Tuition assistance for eligible employees, spouses and dependent children |
Excellent health insurance and retirement plans |
USF is located in the thriving Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, each of which offers a unique regional appeal. Together our campuses comprise more than 1,600 acres and nearly 12 million square feet of building space, with areas boasting coastal, bayfront and riverfront views.
Tampa is the only major metropolis on Florida’s west coast and boasts year-round outdoor enjoyment with an annual average temperature of 72 degrees. Our campuses are situated near the best beaches in the U.S. and world-class attractions, including three championship major league sports franchises (“Champa Bay!”) and a booming business corridor. From the buzzing urban cores to coastal charms and quirky small towns, Tampa Bay is one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. Experience for yourself why we consistently make the lists of Best Places to Live!
Career Opportunities
We look forward to discussing career opportunities with you! For additional information on our positions, contact our team (direct your query to "Talent Management" to expedite our response).
How to Apply!
- Visit the Work at USF webpage.
- Click the Access Careers@USF link.
- In the Search Jobs text box, please enter the Job ID to find the job posting quickly.
- Click the Apply for Job button to start the application process.
