Assistant Director, Event Manager (Finance)

The Assistant Director of Event Services will serve as a primary liaison with counterparts on the Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses, helping to strengthen cross-campus collaboration and elevate the quality and impact of university events system-wide. As USF St. Petersburg continues to expand its events portfolio and community engagement, the Assistant Director of Event Services will provide the leadership and operational oversight necessary to support that growth and deliver high-caliber, mission-aligned events. This position reports to the Regional Vice Chancellor.This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of event experience or other appropriate related experience or a Master's Degree.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.• Lead the development and implementation of standardized event policies, procedures, and workflows for the USF St. Petersburg campus.

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that align with USF system-wide event standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Serve as the primary liaison for event planning and coordination with internal departments, and external partners.

• Support and oversee event logistics, scheduling, and execution for a wide range of university-sponsored events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and brand standards.

• Collaborate with campus leadership to enhance the visibility, quality, and impact of campus events, including academic ceremonies, public programs, and community engagement activities.

• Manage event services staff and resources, fostering a high-performance, customer-oriented team culture.

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in event processes, stakeholder communication, and service delivery.

• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the centralized event services department in alignment with the mission and vision of USF St. Petersburg.