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The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program.  The department serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first.  The most important priority of the department is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation.

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.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma

• Must be a current USF student seeking part-time employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Must be able to supervise other students and demonstrate effective customer service skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.

• Maintain good standing regarding Student Code of Conduct.

• Attention to detail.

• The candidate should be a problem solver who is capable of following FFSAEC procedures and policies.

• Must be a confident self-starter and one who can function as a team leader.

Core Duties:

The core duties of the Lab Supervisor within the Fishman Family Student-Athlete Enrichment Center (FFSAEC) will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of the Chris T. Sullivan Academic Center and the Naimoli Family Computer Learning Center to ensure an optimal academic environment.

• Supervision of the individual and group tutoring rooms during tutorial appointments.

• Generating daily tutor reports for respective Academic Coordinators.

• General maintenance responsibilities pertaining to the Chris T. Sullivan Academic Center, Naimoli Family Computer Learning Center, and all individual and group tutoring rooms.

• General upkeep of all FFSAEC supplies.

• Assist in upholding USF and NCAA academic integrity rules and policies within the FFSAEC.

• Other duties as assigned

Average Number of Hours per Week/Schedule:

Approximately 10-20 hours per week; preferred availability in the morning, early afternoon, and early evenings