Student Programs Coordinator; Operations and Outreach

Position: Student Programs Coordinator (Operations and Outreach)
The Coordinator for Operations and Outreach within the New Student and Family Engagement Office assists with the creation and fulfillment of the vision and strategic plan for long-time growth and improvement of programs and resources related to the New Student Orientation experience.

Position Summary:

The Coordinator for Operations and Outreach within the New Student and Family Engagement Office assists with the creation and fulfillment of the vision and strategic plan for long-time growth and improvement of programs and resources related to the New Student Orientation experience. This position is responsible for setting up and managing the Orientation registration and reporting system and supervising the Office Student Assistants.

This includes creating session registration using Orientation software, managing session caps, student and family registration, attendance for all Orientation requirements (including live synchronous sessions and or in-person programming, Pre-Orientation content completion, and academic college requirements), and reports; updating the website as needed; creating and disseminating communication campaigns, and managing space reservations for all events and Orientation sessions. It also includes training others in the use of the software.

The Coordinator for Operations and Outreach also supervises the Office Student Assistants and facilitates their hiring, training, and leadership development.

New Student and Family Engagement is comprised of three offices, the Offices of Orientation, New Student Connections and Parent and Family Engagement. These units strive to advance the mission of the university by providing a seamless transition for all incoming students and families to ensure their successful entrance, navigation, and participation in a full college experience. The departments cultivate community, foster a sense of belonging, and provide individualized support aimed at assisting in the successful transition of new students and their families.

Understanding the developmental needs and readiness of students and families, the departments provide support, programs, and communication to enhance the student and family experience. The units assist students and families with navigating campus resources and policies, communicating timely campus resources and deadlines, and helping to mitigate barriers that prevent student success. The staff under these units seek to introduce new students and families to people and resources in the university setting.

They will provide the next steps in the enrollment process regarding academic overviews and program content, course registration and establishing an identity within the academic program. They will engage students in peer-to-peer teaching and learning while also providing a transformational experience for student leaders employed within the departments. All team members seek to unite new students under the privilege and responsibility of being USF Bulls.

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 .edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

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

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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…