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This appointment is expected to last approximately 14 weeks at 20 hours a week for $30 - $35 an hour.

The University of South Florida College of Education is seeking a temporary part-time Web Administrator to support website updates, digital content management and web-related projects. This temporary OPS position will provide front-end web support to help maintain the college's web presence and ensure content is accurate, accessible and aligned with university brand standards.

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

• High school diploma and relevant web or digital communications experience
• Experience working with content management systems and website editing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
• Experience resizing photos and videos to properly fit the CMS requirements for content

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HTML and web formatting
• Experience with higher education
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and SEO best practices
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar design platforms
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the USF College of Education's website within the university content management system, modern campus
• Assist with webpage creation, formatting and organization
• Review webpages for accuracy, accessibility, broken links and outdated information
• Coordinate with communications and marketing staff on web updates and digital projects
• Optimize content for usability, readability and SEO best practices
• Assist with image uploads, document management and basic troubleshooting
• Support ongoing website improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned