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Organizational Summary

The USF Research Foundation, Inc., promotes, encourages, and enhances research activities of University faculty, staff, and students. Incorporated by the State of Florida, this not-for-profit, direct-support organization provides a means by which discoveries, inventions, processes, and work products of the USF faculty, staff, and students can be transferred from the University laboratory to benefit the public. Funds generated by such activities are used to enhance research at the University.

The Research Foundation is responsible for receiving and administering all royalties related to intellectual property, and acts as a fiduciary entity on behalf of the licensee and university programs. The Research Foundation owns and operates the USF Research Park with multiple research and office buildings and a technology incubator. A Director & CFO and Director of Operations provide vision for and oversight of the Research Foundation and are direct reports to the Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation & Knowledge Enterprise.

The Research Foundation has approximately 10 employees and net assets of $69 million.

Position Summary

This position is critical to the efficient and effective operations of the USF Research Park and its facilities. Because of the research work done on site, there are non-standard life safety matters s position is also critical to the effective management of the operations and maintenance of our approximately 500,000sf of research lab, office and collaborative space in the Research Park spread over 6 buildings owned by the Research Foundation (there are an additional 3 owned by third parties).

The scope of responsibility has continued to grow with the addition of the 120,000sf lab and office building for which the core and shell were completed in March 2022.

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.

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…