Director, Academic

The Director will provide leadership in areas of onboarding, training, and continued professional development for advisors, and will serve as a key support for the USF Council of Academic Advising (CAA). In this capacity, the Director will help guide the Council’s work on critical priorities such as policy review, addressing systemic barriers, and fostering collaboration between academic colleges and business units. Additionally, the role is expected to proactively identify concerns, elevate them to leadership, and provide actionable recommendations that advance the advising community’s effectiveness.
 

Importantly, this role will directly support the BOG PBF metrics by helping ensure advising practices positively impact undergraduate retention, APR, and graduation outcomes. Through coordinated advising strategies, the Director will support data-informed interventions, foster cross-campus collaboration, and contribute to the continuous improvement of institutional performance in these priority areas.

• Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic leadership and direction for academic administration.            
• Policy Implementation: Develop and implement academic policies and procedures.     
• Administrative Management: Oversee administrative functions, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Program Development: Support the development and evaluation of academic programs.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and university policies, and provide regular reports on academic activities.      
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of academic administrative professionals, providing guidance and support
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

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 accommodat