Academic Program Specialist

Job Description

The school offers four programs : Bachelor of Social Work, a full-time and part-time Master of Social Work, and a Ph.D. in Social Work on the Tampa campus. Additional programs offered include a dual MSW / MPH degree and a field internship / placement program. The school has 15 full-time faculty and 40+ adjunct instructors and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, CSWE. This position reports to the Associate Director of the School.

This position performs specialized administrative work in support of the School of Social Work. The position provides administrative coordination for assigned duties, serves as a point of contact to graduate and undergraduate students, and to prospective students. The position also provides administrative coordination and serves as a point of contact for faculty on matters related to course management, program requirements, policies and procedures, and other administrative matters.

Responsibilities

This work is specialized administrative work in program implementation that is performed under general supervision. The position performs a wide variety of office and clerical duties of medium complexity. The incumbent in this position does inquiries, queries and generates standard reports from university systems such as OASIS, FAIR, FAST, and GEMS, and produces documents using word processing and spreadsheet software.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : 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.

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.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

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. Contact the USF ADA Lead (hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu) to coordinate your accommodation request.

About Us

Working at USF

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.

About USF

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.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.