University of South Florida
Program Manager, Student Engagement & Educational Pathways (Finance)
The Program Manager for Student Engagement & Career Pathways, reporting to the Assistant Director of Education and Professional Development, is essential to accomplishing our strategic and legislative imperatives. Major responsibilities of the Program Coordinator, include, but are not limited to, engagement with community stakeholders across Florida, student outreach and academic and career pathway education, developing and leading mentoring programs, and convening and engaging the student advisory council.Bachelors degree in Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field AND 2 years of professional experience in a role with program coordination functions. A Masters degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.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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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.Operational and programmatic activities for a myriad of Center outreach and education programming from planning to completion in coordination with the Assistant Director of Education and Professional Development, Center administrative operations personnel, and subject matter experts/stakeholders.
Related in state travel required.