Administrative Specialist

An Administrative Specialist performs higher level office support duties and provides specialized program support for Undergraduate Studies at USF St. Petersburg. Administrative Specialists perform a wide range of administrative and personal assistant duties including assisting students and their guests, answering telephones and emails, participating in campus events, preparing correspondence, reports and presentations, handling information requests, planning conferences and meetings, providing purchasing, budgeting, and payroll support, making travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars and schedules. This position supervises students and temporary (OPS) employees. The incumbent provides high-level support for USF administrators and must be able to apply judgment with respect to communications and confidentiality. This position requires intermediate or advanced level proficiency in the use of standard desktop applications, including the ability to produce documents and presentations of all kinds using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software tools. This position reports to the Associate Director of the College Readiness and Transfer Success. 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. This is an OPS (Temporary) hourly position supporting the PATHe program. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least four years of experience in an office or administrative support position. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. 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. This position will be subject to 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 hr-ada-request@usf.edu for assistance. Respond to and initiate inquiries (questions regarding admissions, advising appointment, resources, specialized programs, etc.) Explain policies, answer questions, and independently resolve problems whenever feasible. * Prepare presentation materials for use by others, editing content and adding appropriate graphic and design elements. These responsibilities may include creating basic web content. * Compose and/or prepare correspondence, memorandum, promotional materials, forms, newsletters, manuals, and reports using appropriate word processing and spreadsheet tools. * Perform specialized administrative duties required to support Undergraduate Studies at USF St. Petersburg, using discretion to make judgments based on operating guidelines. * Compile and maintain information that may require web or library researching, compiling, and updating data/records. * Other duties as assigned