Assistant Vice President, Partnerships

About the role

UCF is one of the largest universities in the United States, with a bold vision for research, innovation, and community impact. The Assistant Vice President for Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the university's foundation, grant, and corporate partnership strategy, overseeing corporate and foundation relations programs, and serving as a key gateway between UCF and its external philanthropic and business partners. Reporting to and serving as second-in-command for the Associate Vice President for Partnerships, this position leads a high-performing team, manages a portfolio of major foundation relationships, and provides executive oversight for multi-million-dollar grant proposals. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced fundraising or partnerships leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationship development, and institutional impact.