The Assistant Director of FTIC In-State Recruitment leads a team of highly skilled professionals to recruit
students that meet specific enrollment targets to the University of South Florida. This role will manage the
FTIC recruitment territory and recruiters and is responsible for hitting enrollment goals, travel to
secondary schools, attend college fairs to meet with counselors, parents, and prospective USF students
and maintain those relationships.
Lead a team of professionals in developing a recruitment plan to implement and meet specific
enrollment goals for FTIC. Manage recruitment territories by attending outreach activities in
collaboration with high school representatives and community partners; participates in the
development and implementation and communication of the on-boarding process and completion
of success steps for prospective students.
• Attend college fairs, high schools, and other admissions events to build relationships with
prospective students, applicants, counselors, and parents. Provide admissions guidance through
information session, presentations and meetings with students, families, and counselors through
in-person and group settings and act as a point of contact. Coordinate and participates in
outreach and access activities for the community and university partners as needed.
• Analyze and monitor recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement
changes as needed. Assess applications and review academic credentials to determine
admissibility and scholarship eligibility for student admission. Collaborate with Strategic Initiatives
to determine marketing effectiveness and impact on applicant and enrollment goals for specific
populations. Provide enrollment projections and reports to leadership as necessary.
• Build and maintain relationships with college counselors on behalf of USF. Collaborate with
university faculty and staff, departments, and community partners to reach enrollment goals.
Maintain effective communication and provide admissions guidance to students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of one (1) years managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to partner and build strategic relationships with both internal and external key stakeholders.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is
conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an
alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration
required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the
advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
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.
