Academic Program Specialist at University of South Florida

Posted in General Business about 9 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Tampa, Florida





Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-2401-000 College of the Arts

College/Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of The Arts

Salary Plan: Staff

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $40,000

Position Number: 00003807

Organizational summary:

The College of Design, Art & Performance offers a wide array of classes ranging from arts electives available to the entire USF student population to highly specialized courses for majors in each of our disciplines, as well as a doctoral level program in music education. The College of The Arts is also ambitious in its size and scope, with four separate schools, nearly a dozen different degree programs, two concert halls, three theatres, a professional museum, a student art gallery, a digital media lab, a new Music Building, and Graphicstudio-which is renowned throughout the nation and the world.

For our community, the College annually presents approximately 400 public performances, exhibitions, lectures, plays, shows, concerts, workshops and more - by our students and faculty as well as by nationally and internationally recognized artists, scholars, and performers.

Position Summary:

The College of Design, Art and Performance Advising Office invites applications for a full-time Academic Program Specialist to support the Advising Office's student success initiatives and enhance student engagement. This public-facing role's responsibilities include:


  • providing consistent in-person coverage and assisting students contacting the Advising Office;
  • managing students' needs including appointment scheduling, retention lists, permit requests, and referrals to university resources;
  • supervising Federal Work Study staff and their schedules;
  • supporting college recruitment and admissions processes;
  • communicating with students regarding academic programs, career resources, experiential learning opportunities, and calendar dates;
  • developing and updating print and on-line degree/academic plan program materials;
  • maintaining content for the CDAP Advising website;
  • assist in planning, organizing, and implementing student recruitment, orientation, and career-focused events with educational and industry partners;
  • other administrative and advising support duties as assigned.


The ideal candidate will be open to additional professional development and training as growth and enrollment needs demand.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Minimum Qualification requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with four or more years of experience in an office or administrative support position. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
  • Knowledge of Office Suite and strong computer literacy skills
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively listen, communicate, and engage with a diverse student, staff, faculty, and community and foster a cooperative work environment
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team effort
  • Ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles and practices
  • Advanced organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree
  • Engaged with the arts
  • Demonstrated experience in office administration and/or higher education administration


Applicants MUST provide the following documents when completing the application:

  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae or resume

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38509

Posting Date: 01/08/2025

Posting End Date: 01/22/2025

How to Claim Veteran's Preference:

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement .

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .

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