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The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida is a diverse, research active community of scholars, teachers, creators, and learners who believe that ideas should live both in the classroom and in the world. We bring together the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to tackle real problems through learning that involves doing, including fieldwork on Florida’s coast, work in laboratories, data-focused projects, and storytelling across digital and traditional media. Our faculty are nationally recognized researchers and dedicated mentors who open doors to significant opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, fellowships, and global experiences. We are especially proud of our vibrant humanities and social sciences, where students connect big questions to real careers through funded experiential learning and projects that engage the community. Rooted in Tampa Bay and connected to global conversations, we see our campus as a living laboratory for studying the environment, society, culture, and technology, and we invite colleagues who share this spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation focused on students to join us.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Advancement Operations and Stewardship provides high-level planning, coordination, stewardship and operational support for the College's advancement program. The position works collaboratively with development leadership, communications and marketing, faculty, staff and university advancement partners to ensure the effective planning and execution of donor engagement and stewardship activities.
The position coordinates both pre- and post-engagement stewardship activities designed to strengthen long-term relationships with donors and prospective donors; reviews donor-facing communications and promotional materials for accuracy, consistency and effectiveness; and supports the planning and implementation of development initiatives, meetings, events and special projects.
Working with a high degree of judgment and initiative, the position anticipates needs, identifies potential challenges, coordinates appropriate resources and works across multiple stakeholders to facilitate timely and seamless execution of advancement activities. The position also manages routine administrative and operational responsibilities essential to the successful functioning of the advancement program.
Strategic Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate advancement initiatives from initial planning through execution and follow-up.
- Anticipate project needs, potential obstacles and competing priorities and proactively coordinate solutions, particularly as they pertain to the Dean’s Student Leadership Society.
- Maintain timelines, deliverables and follow-up activities involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide high-level organizational support to advancement leadership for donor strategies, events and special initiatives.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Coordinate pre- and post-engagement activities supporting the cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects.
- Help develop individualized stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term donor relationships.
- Coordinate donor acknowledgments, impact communications, recognition activities and appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain continuity across donor interactions so commitments and next steps are appropriately tracked and executed.
Advancement Communications
- Review donor-facing correspondence, presentations, proposals, invitations, promotional materials and stewardship communications for accuracy, consistency and appropriate messaging.
- Coordinate with communications and marketing colleagues on materials supporting advancement priorities.
- Ensure donor communications reflect institutional priorities and provide a consistent donor experience.
Stakeholder & Relationship Coordination
- Serve as a liaison among advancement staff, college leadership, faculty, communications and marketing, and other university partners.
- Facilitate information flow and follow-up among multiple stakeholders.
- Build effective working relationships that support seamless execution of donor engagement activities.
Advancement Operations
- Manage administrative processes and routine operational responsibilities supporting the advancement program, such as updating endowed faculty position records, expense management, supplies maintenance, coordination of development team meetings, new development officer onboarding schedules, as well as activities tied to the Dean’s Advisory Council and Trailblazers.
- Maintain organized records, schedules, correspondence, briefing materials and project documentation, including biographies for the Dean and Sr. Director of Development.
- Coordinate meetings, donor visits, events and related logistics.
- Handle sensitive donor and advancement information with professionalism and discretion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two years of professional experience in advancement, donor relations, stewardship, fundraising operations, communications, project coordination, or a related field.
- Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Philanthropy or related field
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and advancement operations practices.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze issues and identify practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational units.
- Proficiency in event coordination, scheduling, and administrative operations.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Organizational Summary:
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida is a diverse, research active community of scholars, teachers, creators, and learners who believe that ideas should live both in the classroom and in the world. We bring together the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to tackle real problems through learning that involves doing, including fieldwork on Florida’s coast, work in laboratories, data-focused projects, and storytelling across digital and traditional media. Our faculty are nationally recognized researchers and dedicated mentors who open doors to significant opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, fellowships, and global experiences. We are especially proud of our vibrant humanities and social sciences, where students connect big questions to real careers through funded experiential learning and projects that engage the community. Rooted in Tampa Bay and connected to global conversations, we see our campus as a living laboratory for studying the environment, society, culture, and technology, and we invite colleagues who share this spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation focused on students to join us.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Advancement Operations and Stewardship provides high-level planning, coordination, stewardship and operational support for the College's advancement program. The position works collaboratively with development leadership, communications and marketing, faculty, staff and university advancement partners to ensure the effective planning and execution of donor engagement and stewardship activities.
The position coordinates both pre- and post-engagement stewardship activities designed to strengthen long-term relationships with donors and prospective donors; reviews donor-facing communications and promotional materials for accuracy, consistency and effectiveness; and supports the planning and implementation of development initiatives, meetings, events and special projects.
Working with a high degree of judgment and initiative, the position anticipates needs, identifies potential challenges, coordinates appropriate resources and works across multiple stakeholders to facilitate timely and seamless execution of advancement activities. The position also manages routine administrative and operational responsibilities essential to the successful functioning of the advancement program.
Strategic Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate advancement initiatives from initial planning through execution and follow-up.
- Anticipate project needs, potential obstacles and competing priorities and proactively coordinate solutions, particularly as they pertain to the Dean’s Student Leadership Society.
- Maintain timelines, deliverables and follow-up activities involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide high-level organizational support to advancement leadership for donor strategies, events and special initiatives.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Coordinate pre- and post-engagement activities supporting the cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects.
- Help develop individualized stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term donor relationships.
- Coordinate donor acknowledgments, impact communications, recognition activities and appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain continuity across donor interactions so commitments and next steps are appropriately tracked and executed.
Advancement Communications
- Review donor-facing correspondence, presentations, proposals, invitations, promotional materials and stewardship communications for accuracy, consistency and appropriate messaging.
- Coordinate with communications and marketing colleagues on materials supporting advancement priorities.
- Ensure donor communications reflect institutional priorities and provide a consistent donor experience.
Stakeholder & Relationship Coordination
- Serve as a liaison among advancement staff, college leadership, faculty, communications and marketing, and other university partners.
- Facilitate information flow and follow-up among multiple stakeholders.
- Build effective working relationships that support seamless execution of donor engagement activities.
Advancement Operations
- Manage administrative processes and routine operational responsibilities supporting the advancement program, such as updating endowed faculty position records, expense management, supplies maintenance, coordination of development team meetings, new development officer onboarding schedules, as well as activities tied to the Dean’s Advisory Council and Trailblazers.
- Maintain organized records, schedules, correspondence, briefing materials and project documentation, including biographies for the Dean and Sr. Director of Development.
- Coordinate meetings, donor visits, events and related logistics.
- Handle sensitive donor and advancement information with professionalism and discretion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two years of professional experience in advancement, donor relations, stewardship, fundraising operations, communications, project coordination, or a related field.
- Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Philanthropy or related field
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and advancement operations practices.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze issues and identify practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational units.
- Proficiency in event coordination, scheduling, and administrative operations.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Align your degree to operations management
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the duties of the role. A degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or supply chain management gives your employer the strongest foundation when documenting specialty occupation in the I-129 petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before negotiations start. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and mismatches at filing stage can delay or derail your petition.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role history
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history in operations and administrative management roles. Targeting companies that have successfully sponsored similar titles cuts wasted applications to employers unlikely to file.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role oversees multiple facilities or requires regular presence at a secondary location, each worksite needs its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel during the offer stage, not after the petition is filed.
Document cross-functional responsibilities precisely
An Assistant Director of Operations role that spans budgeting, vendor management, and compliance reads more clearly as a specialty occupation than one described only by supervisory headcount. Work with your employer to draft a job description that maps duties to your degree field.
Prepare for cap timing with a gap strategy
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search timeline around USCIS's current registration window. If you're on OPT, calculate your cap-gap eligibility precisely so you know the latest date you can start in a cap-subject H-1B role without a status gap.
H-1B Visa Assistant Director of Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Director of Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering, it typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. The employer must document that the degree requirement is a standard industry norm for the role, not just a preferred qualification, and the job description must reflect degree-level analytical and managerial duties throughout.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for operations roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing histories, searchable by role type and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for operations and administrative management positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with H-1B requirements or reluctant to take on the filing.
Can my H-1B cover multiple office locations if my role oversees several sites?
No. Each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties needs its own certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. If your Assistant Director of Operations role requires regular work at multiple facilities, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location before you work there. This is a common compliance gap in multi-site operations roles, so confirm the LCA coverage plan with your employer's immigration counsel before your start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Assistant Director to Director of Operations?
A material change in job title, duties, or seniority typically requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the new role begins. A promotion to Director often involves a different SOC code, a new prevailing wage obligation, and an updated LCA. Don't assume your existing H-1B approval automatically covers the new position; consult your employer's immigration attorney before accepting the promotion.
How long can I work in the U.S. on an H-1B as an Assistant Director of Operations?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if you have a qualifying green card application at a specific stage in the PERM or I-140 process. Planning your long-term authorization strategy early is important in a role at this seniority level, since green card sponsorship timelines vary significantly by employer and country of birth.