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Organizational Summary
The USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is committed to excellence across the liberal arts and sciences. With more than 900 full-time faculty and staff across 23 academic departments and schools on all three campuses, the college serves 15,000 undergraduate majors and 1,700 graduate students, while delivering 487,000 semester credit hours annually to students across the university. We are home to 21 research centers and institutes.
Our highly-ranked academic programs are among the best in the country and the world. Our faculty conduct cutting-edge and award-winning research in such areas as cancer cell biology, social media and human experience, bacterial pathogenesis, human dynamics, national security, and religion and health among others. Our degrees are structured so that students have opportunities for learning both inside the classroom and beyond it. The college’s alumni are accomplished and engaged, and they are often recognized by the university in the campus’s young alumni and Fast 56 awards. We are especially proud of the way that the college contributes to USF’s national ranking as 22nd in the country in social mobility, a clear sign of the transformative value of the education we provide.
When it comes to events, the overall goal of the Events Team is to advance the College’s mission by creating, implementing, and maintaining an integrated strategy that ensures the most efficient use of CAS resources.
Position Summary
The Event Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, and special events that support the mission and priorities of the College of Arts and Sciences. This position plays a critical role in building vibrant intellectual and social community within CAS by delivering high‑impact events that bring stakeholders (including but not limited to faculty, students, donors, alumni, and external partners) together around ideas, research, and shared purpose.
The Event Manager is a solutions‑oriented professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, anticipates challenges before they arise, and responds creatively when plans change. The Event Manager understands events not just as logistics, but as relationship‑building opportunities that strengthen networks and foster lasting engagement.
In addition to overseeing strategy, logistics, and budgets, the Events Manager contributes to the creative dimension of events by collaborating on invitations, signage, programs, and other visual or written collateral that enhance the guest experience and reflect the College’s brand and values.
The Event Manager supports events hosted by the CAS Dean’s Office, development, departments, centers, institutes, and may collaborate with university-wide partners on major campus initiatives and regional alumni programs.
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 USFÂ
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.
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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. Â 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. Â
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