Assistant Program Director, Student Publications (Finance)
Student Publications/Oracle is a department in Student Affairs led by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. The mission of the 13 departments in Student Affairs is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for students to achieve their goals, explore their interests, find community, develop life-long skills, and build enduring connections to USF. Student Affairs is a division within Student Success which focused on supporting our students as they enter the admissions queue, take their first steps on our campuses, navigate their academic options, explore interests, receive a hard-earned diploma and, finally, launch their career. USF, located in Tampa, Florid is a member of the AAU and ranked among the top 50 public universities in the U.S.
\n
The Assistant Program Director reports to the Associate Dean of Students and manages the Student Publications/Newspaper ( The Oracle ), a diverse and nationally recognized student publication. The Assistant Program director recruits, trains and develops student staff, advising them on editorial and business matters. He or she routinely assesses student products and provides robust feedback to participants. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for instructing students in industry-standard practices in writing/reporting, editing, photography, graphic design, social media and production.
\n
The Assistant Program Director directly supervises the Executive Sales Administrator and the Student Editor in Chief. There are at least 11 student staff positions (reporters, editors and sales assistants).Minimum Qualifications:
\n
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and three years of professional experience; or Master's degree and one year of professional experience.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
\n
Preferred Qualifications:
\n
Masters Degree and two years working with in Mass Communications or Journalism at the college or professional level. Preferred candidate has at least two years as at the graduate or professional level working in mass communications/marketing, student newspaper, journals or publications at the college or professional level.
\nWorking at USF
\n
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.
\n
About USF
\n
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 .
\n
Compliance and Federal Notices
\n
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
\n
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
\n
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
\n
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.\n
