Academic Program Specialist - (Hybrid - MDD Building) (Finance)
Hiring Salary:
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$39,000 - 42,000
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Organizational Unit Summary:
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The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is managed by the Dean and an actively engaged administrative leadership team. The mission of the college is to transform health through educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; through leading in discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and through delivering the highest quality care in diverse, interprofessional clinical and community settings.
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Position Summary:
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This position will perform a variety of academic functions to support the academic mission of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy which includes course scheduling and curriculum-related assignments.Minimum Qualifications:
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This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with four years of experience in office or administrative positions. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Canvas LMS and other educational technology
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• Experience working with academic data analyses and accreditation information/reports
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• Experience with educational scholarship
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Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is
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conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
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• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
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• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an
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alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
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• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
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• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
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• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
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• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
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• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
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• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration
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required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the
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advertised description of the position of employment.
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• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
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\nWorking 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.Responsibilities:
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• Schedule all courses in classrooms and labs by working with shared spaces in MDD and CAMLS (includes new student orientation, progression exams, other practice license exams). Collaborate with MDD building AV, facilities, and IT teams to troubleshoot and address classroom set-up issues and logistics. Address room/schedule change requests from faculty during the semester.
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• Work with the Curriculum Committee to support alignment efforts and scheduling issues.
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• Coordination of Office of Academic Affairs (OAA)-related events (e.g. accreditation on-site visits, NAPLEX Advantage exam, Curriculum Committee alignment workshops, etc.
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• Special projects for the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs such as performing research in the areas of curriculum (TCOP and peer institutions), accreditation, and policies/SOPs.
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• Preparation, submission, and creation of summary reports of budget information for OAA.
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• Support Curriculum Committee administrative functions
