Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Organizational Unit:

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution—reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.

Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. 

As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

Position Summary:

This position serves as the welcoming face of the department, greeting and directing visitors with professionalism and warmth. The role provides direct support to the Assistant Dean and Director of Student Affairs, contributing to the smooth coordination and organizational efficiency of the office’s operations. Ideal candidates will be personable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment. 

The Student Affairs Coordinator will perform meaningful organization in the office of student affairs, providing support for the office in programs, events, and student recruitment at the College of Nursing (CON). The position provides administrative coordination for assigned duties and serves as a point of contact to graduate and
undergraduate students and prospective students. Provides support for software utilized by the office and other programmatic support for activity scheduling,
reporting, and other issues.

The position also performs a wide variety of office management tasks and serves as a point of contact for faculty and staff on matters related to student affairs, program requirements, policies and procedures, and other administrative matters. The incumbent in this position does inquiries, queries and generates standard reports from university and college systems and produces documents using word processing and spreadsheet software as needed.

Front Desk Relations and Office Concierge:

• Serves as the welcoming face of the department, greeting visitors, students, faculty, and staff with professionalism and warmth, and efficiently directing them to appropriate personnel or resources. 

Student Support:

• Act as a central point of contact, offering guidance and assistance with academic, personal, and administrative matters.

Event Planning & Coordination:

• Assist with and/or organize and implement student events, activities, and orientation programs to foster community and integration within the office of Student Affairs. Implementation of large-scale events such as Pinning, Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Career Fair etc. in conjunction with the College of Nursing’s Event Manager.

Student Staff Supervision:

• Train and supervise students employed by the office of Student Affairs.

Liaison & Collaboration:

• Partner with various campus departments, faculty, and administrative units to address student needs and ensure smooth operations of Student Affairs Initiatives.

Administrative Support:

• Works closely with the Assistant Dean and Director of Student Affairs to promote effective coordination and maintain organizational structure within the office.

Budget Support Responsibilities:

• Track expenditures and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures and coordinate with Student Affairs leadership to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

Student Travel Support Responsibilities:

• Facilitate travel authorizations and reimbursements for students traveling as representatives of the CON.
• Serve as a liaison between travelers and administrative offices to resolve travel-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a high school diploma and four years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in student program coordination, event planning, and providing administrative support. This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a natural ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and a talent for building rapport quickly. The ideal candidate will be highly student-focused and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with efficiency.

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.

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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.

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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.