Director, University Student Centers (St. Petersburg campus) at University of South Florida Libraries

Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

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• Job Identification 42307
• Job Category Academic
• Posting Date 12/17/2025, 05:34 PM
• Apply Before 01/14/2026, 05:34 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Locations 140 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US
• Hiring Salary 90,000- 95,000
• Essential Personnel Yes
  
  

Job Description

The Director of University Student Centers at USF Saint Petersburg provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for two distinct student centers (University Student Center and Judy Genshaft Student Life Center) facilities serving a campus of approximately 4,500 students. This role ensures that both centers serve as vibrant hubs for student engagement, campus life, and community interaction. The Director is responsible for facilities management, event services, budgeting, staff supervision, and strategic planning aligned with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Staffing and Budgeting
• Supervise Asst. Director for Logistics, Asst. Director of Event Services, and oversight of: 1 Administrative Specialist, 2 Conference and Event Planners, and 30-35 student employees.
• Responsible for all fiscal affairs including the direction, analysis and allocation of the operational budget, that is approximately $1.7M in activity and service fees, state funds and revenue generated from events and services. Provide budget and financial analysis and advice to the Regional Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Student Success.
• Administer A&S fee and auxiliary budgets. Serve as liaison to student organizations, university departments, and external clients.
• Strategic Leadership and Planning
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for both student centers. Lead the Student Center Advisory Board comprised of stakeholders reflecting a cross section of the campus community.
• Align operations with institutional priorities for student engagement, retention, and success. Lead assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilities and Operations Management
• Supervise Assistant Director of Logistics and ensure that both forecasting of facilities needs and improvements and daily management are excellent.
• Provide vision and co-develop strategies that improve the two facilities and their respective operations.
• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and capital planning for both student centers. Ensure safe, accessible, and welcoming environments.
• Serve on campus emergency management team, manage risk, emergency protocols, and compliance with university policies.
• Event Services and Reservations
• Lead event management strategy across both facilities. Supervise Assistant Director of Event Services and ensure seamless coordination with campus partners (e.g., Facilities, Police, Catering). Oversee usage policies, reservation systems, and customer service standards.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in a university student center, auxiliary services, facilities operations, campus activities, or a closely related higher education functional area.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex facilities operations, including oversight of multiple facilities, space utilization, maintenance coordination, capital planning, and risk management.
• Proven fiscal management experience, including responsibility for operational budgets funded by activity and service fees, auxiliary revenue, and state funds.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and develop professional staff and student employees in a service-oriented operational environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in event services, conference services, or reservations management, including oversight of scheduling systems, usage policies, and coordination with campus partners.
• Knowledge of campus safety, emergency management protocols, and compliance requirements within a higher education setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external constituents.
  
  

SB1310- Substitution of Work Experience for Post Secondary Education Requirements:

Required

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.

This position requires a level 1 or level 2 background check.

ADA Accommodations: Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. Any request must be made at least 5 working days before the accommodation is needed. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

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.

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