Description

This position provides a wide range of fiscal and financial administration support duties for Student Success departments, including management and coordination of budgetary and financial activities and processes for departments, serving as a liaison between RMD and other executive offices, colleges, and departments. Responsibilities include fiscal and administrative support for departments and stakeholders across the unit, analysis of financial data and preparation of reports, budget management, processing of transfers for multiple funding sources, as well as ensuring compliance with university and functional policies and procedures for the conduct of university business.Minimum: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities and 0-2 years of fiscal related work experience. Or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and two years of fiscal related work experience. Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field and three yeas of professional fiscal experience.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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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.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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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.Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of financial reports, spreadsheets, ad hoc reports and consolidated financials, which are used by management/accountable officers to make financial decisions. Perform analysis of assigned departmental financial statements including review of budget versus actuals analysis.
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Process and monitor all cash transfers, including but not limited to, operational cash transfers, Living Learning Community Fee transfers, and Health Fee transfers for the Student Success unit.
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Performs bi-weekly payroll reviews and periodic audits to ensure proper costing distributions. Prepares cost adjustments and corrective journal entries as necessary.
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Assist in preparation of annual operating budgets, budget recasts and balancing funding commitment. Compile data of annual operating budgets, trends of actual expenditures and revenues for analysis. Prepare and process budget transfers as necessary. Participate in budget uploads, re-balancing and mid year reporting.
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Assists with USF Foundation fund reconciliations and other financial administrator duties.
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Performs other duties as assigned.