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Faculty Award

Honoring Excellence: Jay Civitillo Recognized for Transformative Student Leadership
Jay Civitillo, faculty coordinator of the Business Development Club and coach for all of USF’s student sales competitions, was recently honored as the 2025 Outstanding Student Organization Advisor for the entire university. This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Civitillo’s unwavering commitment to student success, professional development, and experiential learning. Under his guidance, the Business Development Club has grown into one of the most active and professionally driven organizations on campus, providing students with hands-on opportunities to develop their sales, leadership, and networking skills.

As a coach, mentor, and role model, Civitillo has played a transformative role in preparing students to compete - and win - at regional and national sales competitions, while also fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and real-world impact within the club. His ability to connect with students, industry partners, and faculty alike has elevated the visibility of USF’s professional selling program and helped launch the careers of countless aspiring sales professionals. This university-wide award is a fitting tribute to the dedication, innovation, and heart Civitillo brings to everything he does.

Thank you Jay!