Job Identification: 42822
Job Category: Athletics
Apply Before: 03/16/2026, 12:00 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Locations: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Essential Personnel: No
Job DescriptionReporting directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enhancement, this position is responsible for oversight of the Selmon Mentoring Institute, coordination of student-athlete community engagement initiatives, and management of social media and communications planning for the unit. The position also works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Career Development to assist with career support as needed and supports special events and workshops related to the broader "Enhancing U" programming areas.
ResponsibilitiesSelmon Mentoring Institute Oversight- Lead implementation of program goals, projects, and strategic initiatives to ensure continued growth and expansion of the Selmon Mentoring Institute.
- Collaborate with campus partners and Tampa Bay community stakeholders to strengthen program impact.
- Work within the assigned college to ensure consistent standards, student learning outcomes, and mentoring framework success.
- Teach, facilitate, and implement innovative curriculum focused on career development and life planning strategies for student-athletes.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders regarding program updates, outcomes, and strategic goals.
- Partner with the College of Education regarding course registration and coordination with adjunct faculty.
- Coordinate with the Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Services to ensure accurate student-athlete enrollment each semester.
- Recruit, develop, train, and maintain a diverse mentoring pool comprised of alumni and Tampa Bay community professionals to ensure optimal student-athlete mentor matches.
- Ensure staff, student-athletes, and mentors understand and align with the Institute's values, goals, and vision.
Community Involvement- Coordinate all community outreach and engagement opportunities for student-athletes and staff.
- Develop standardized, accessible outreach opportunities in collaboration with campus partners.
- Direct and oversee the department-wide annual community service event, "A Day in Green & Gold."
- Collaborate with Compliance and External Affairs to review, coordinate, fulfill, and track promotional and donation request forms.
Social Media & Communications- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive social media and communications strategy for the Student-Athlete Enhancement unit.
- Supervise and collaborate with Federal Work-Study student(s) to execute communications initiatives.
- Utilize platforms such as TeamWorks, Microsoft Outlook, email, and social media to promote programming and manage communications.
- Compile monthly updates for departmental communications.
- Develop comprehensive semester recaps and annual reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
Professional Development & Innovation- Pursue ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.
- Research and evaluate innovative practices to ensure programming remains current, effective, and aligned with industry standards.
- Secure necessary approvals and implement new initiatives when appropriate.
- Continuously assess and enhance programming while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
- Communicate new concepts, ideas, and recommendations effectively to staff and supervisor.
Additional Areas of Student-Athlete Enhancement- Assist with sport team recruiting efforts as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Career Development to support career events and individual student-athlete career advising.
- Support additional Student-Athlete Enhancement programming outside of primary oversight areas.
- Serve as liaison for assigned sport teams.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in student affairs or a related field.
- Work experience may not substitute for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or related field.
- Direct experience working in intercollegiate athletics and student-athlete services.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and constituent groups (student-athletes, faculty, administrators, alumni, community members).
- Experience with program development and oversight.
- Experience working within a collaborative team environment.
- Experience designing and facilitating training programs.
- Experience with event planning and program coordination.
About UsWorking 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
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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
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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.
