Other Hourly Professional/Support

The Academic Program Specialist (APS) is a hybrid administrative and student‑service role within the STP Honors Program. The APS oversees office logistics, supports business functions such as purchasing and travel, and acts as a primary liaison for Gulf Scholars students. Responsibilities include event coordination, record maintenance, communications, and fostering community partnerships, with occasional weekend work for environmental excursions. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, creative, and enthusiastic about working with students and university/community partners.

• Manage and order office supplies and maintain inventory for the Honors College.
• Coordinate campus event and space scheduling, including catering and logistics.
• Monitor facility needs and communicate with maintenance staff.
• Process purchasing, travel arrangements, scholarship payments, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist Gulf Scholars Program directors with planning cohort activities and special events.
• Maintain student records, track program participation, and generate reports.
• Support program communications, including social media content creation and outreach materials.
• Connect Gulf Scholars students with community partners and experiential learning opportunities.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Gulf Scholars students, guiding them through program requirements.
• Participate in occasional Saturday environmental excursions and contribute ideas for programming and partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and ability to learn university systems.
• Detail‑oriented record‑keeping and basic financial administration (budget tracking, reimbursements).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small interdisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting undergraduate students or student programs in higher education or nonprofit settings.
• Experience coordinating events, including space reservations, catering, and logistics.
• Experience managing social media, creating promotional materials, or writing public‑facing content.
• Interest in interdisciplinary education and Gulf Coast regional issues, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• 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.

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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.