Description

This is a key strategic position that will serve as a Project Coordinator between the Strategic Enrollment Management Team and various university business units we serve, including the Office of Student Success, and mission-critical units in Enrollment Planning & Management, such as Admissions, Financial Aid and the Registrar and several other campus partners. This position will assist with the planning, organizing, and executing of projects on behalf of Strategic Enrollment Management, from ideation through completion, and coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, ensuring that outcomes are aligned to strategic initiatives. The position will report to the Assistant Director, Project Management.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, Communication, or related field.
Experience may substitute for education.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) 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.

Must have 1-2 years experience in project management, administrative assistance, office management or related field. Familiarity with project management software (Jira, Asana, etc..)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.Project Coordination
Assist the Assistant Director, Project Management with monitoring metrics and key performance indicators to measure progress toward project goals, monitoring and mitigating risks, assigning and monitoring tasks for project teams, updating project documents, and implementing a communication strategy with stakeholders and project team members.

Process Management
Assist with creating process documentation related to specific projects such as standard operating procedures (SOPs). Help develop or update templates for the Strategic Enrollment Management Planning and Assessment team to standardize internal team processes across projects.

Communication
Assist the Assistant Director, Project Management with providing information to all involved stakeholders throughout the duration of a project including the Office of Student Success, and mission-critical units in Enrollment Planning & Management, such as Admissions, Financial Aid and the Registrar, and several other campus partners and internal team members. Prepare project status reports in partnership with the Assistant
Director.

Performs other duties as assigned.