Other Hourly Professional/Support

Graduate Marketing and Programming Assistant

Graduate Marketing and Programming Assistant are responsible for providing comprehensive advising, training, and operational support for student employees and leaders across the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of Student Government (SG). The role fosters student growth through guidance, leadership development, and program support, ensuring effective operations and meaningful student engagement. This position may have added student engagement programming responsibilities as deemed appropriate. Collaboration with University personnel is extremely important to effectively serve out students and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor for Bulls Media (i.e., an agency of SGATO on the Tampa Campus)
• Advise and support other student leaders and employees assigned SG entities across all three USF campuses
• Hold consistent 1:1 meeting with all supervised students to support leadership growth and professional development
• Serve as a subject matter expert on statuses and policies pertaining to SG
• Ensure student leadership practices align with SG statutes and University policies
• Supervise assigned student employees, providing performance evaluations, coaching, and accountability
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that supports student success
• Oversee assigned SG marketing, communications, and outreach efforts, including tabling at orientation and major campus events
• Serve as an official SG marketing approval liaison with University Communications & Marketing (UCM)
• Serve as backup administrator for SG and SGATO websites, ensuring timely updates and accurate content
• Assist with department-wide outreach initiatives to promote student engagement
• Staff SGATO front desk as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires a high school diploma and four years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completion of an undergraduate degree. Must be consistently enrolled in a graduate program at USF
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion with the university
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic advisory and supervisory skills, preferably with student leaders or peer teams
• Previous experience with marketing, branding, or managing social media platforms
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Possess demonstrated experience working within a team dynamic

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.