Student Programs Coordinator, Temporary (Finance)

The University of South Florida Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is one of nine entities reporting to the Associate Vice President & Dean of Students within the Vice President of Student Success portfolio. CSI is dedicated to cultivating an environment in which students are engaged in transformational experiences that lead to lifelong learning, personal growth, and connection to the University. CSI contributes to student success through quality involvement opportunities, education, and advising which foster USF pride, global leaders and holistic student development.

CSI consists of the following areas: overall Student Involvement initiatives of programs within Special Events, Campus Traditions, Recurring Events, and Centre Gallery within the Campus Activities Board. In one semester, CSI can average over 40,000 attendees at over 100 events. The area is staffed by approximately 20 student leaders, Centre Gallery interns, and front desk staff assistant team as well as over 20 student volunteers. Additionally, there are 2 graduate assistants, 1 administrative specialist, 2 coordinators, 1 assistant director, and 1 director that rounds out the full, award-winning, team.

This position is responsible for advising the Campus Activities Board (CAB), a governing body of undergraduate student leaders, as well as supervising graduate student(s) in the development, organization, delivery, and assessment of programs designed to enhance and support student life and the university experience. The Coordinator also supports and models the vision and goals of the Center for Student Involvement including developing programming board leaders, campus traditions, increasing involvement and engagement on and off campus, collaborating with other campus organizations and departments, and providing inclusive programming which meets the diverse needs of the USF campus community leading to student academic and personal success. The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement.Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree, with at least one year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or Sports Recreation Administration with 1-3 years of experience with advising students in program planning and implementation, preferred.

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.

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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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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• Directly advise an area of the Campus Activities Board including meeting with various programming board student leadership on a weekly basis and serve as an advisor and supervisor to all aspects of programming and individual leadership development. Oversee the request and spending of a specific programming board budget, in consultation with the Assistant Director.
• Directly supervise one or more graduate assistant(s) and provide guidance on day-to-day responsibilities, including, but not limited to, programming board advising,
  general event planning, and supervising program directors on contracting, budgeting, marketing, implementation and assessment of their events. Conduct performance
  evaluations to support professional and personal growth.
• Lead and/or assist in one or more Center-wide programs special events, or strategic initiatives. Assist with the annual undergraduate and graduate student hiring processes in consultation with the Assistant Director.
• Assist with the daily branding, marketing, and promotion efforts within CSI, including co-managing the CSI website and social media platforms. This includes assisting the Assistant Director with the development of a strategic marketing plan incorporating all efforts from grassroots to social media.
• Support Student Success initiatives by serving on committees, attending events, facilitating presentations and showcases and other related outreach and awareness opportunities, working with other departments to achieve and promote the mission, values, and goals of Student Success and Student Affairs. Participate in the Center's event staffing rotation and serve as Essential Personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support and model the mission, vision, and goals of the Center for Student Involvement.