About this role
Position is responsible for providing professional assistance and support to HRE administration in the planning, design, development, and management of various communication projects and initiatives that will be used to promote the value and experience of living on-campus. This position will be under the supervision of the Communications & Marketing Officer and perform prescribed tasks and support projects related to designing web & email content, representing HRE at campus events, capturing & editing photo/video content, and other related work.
Hiring salary: $40,000
Public Relations: Create dynamic and exciting calls to action; Track, analyze, interpret, and share analytics; Serve as HRE representative in online forums. Support the HRE brand through the development of campaign tactics that support the department's marketing strategy; Support the planning and execution of the annual Bull Haul move-in assistance program. Facilitate HRE tour programs for daily tours and events such as Admitted Students Day
Graphic Design: Develop print & electronic deliverables that will be used for advertisement, promotion, information dissemination, and brand-building; Communicate directly with clients inside the department to deliver creative and effective pieces that showcase the residential experience; Maintain strict adherence to USF graphic standards and develop robust solutions to ensure compliance for non-marketing personnel; Collaborate with graphic design professionals and students to maintain brand clarity and distinction where needed
Video/Photo Production: Collaborate with Multimedia Team to produce, shoot and edit video for various purposes and audiences; Collaborate with internal and external partners to produce deliverables tailored to their individual needs; Support the technical needs for USF Housing productions & live streams.
Administrative: Under limited supervision, allocate and prioritize resources to accomplish assigned directives efficiently and effectively. Assist supervisor with the development of major projects for various stakeholders and delegate various project assignments to the student marketing team. Conduct policy, procedure, technique, and training research according to best practices that ensure a successful operation and delivery of services to students and partners. Present any findings to the supervisor for discussion and direction. Disseminate any changes to partners as directed.
Performs other duties, projects, and committee involvement as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School diploma and 5 years of related experience, OR a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of directly 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: Photo/video editing, graphic design work, social media content creation.
Social Media: Ability to plan, create, and schedule social media content highlighting the residential experience and respond to questions on HRE's social media platforms.
Graphic Design: Ability to plan and design print and electronic deliverables for residential recruitment. Video Editing: Ability to produce, shoot, and edit video for various purposes and audiences.
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.