Project Manager

The Project Manager provides oversight, project management expertise, and cross functional coordination for the university’s transfer student success technology platform in partnership with Damour Solutions and institutional stakeholders. This position ensures continued refinement of Phase I (public facing transfer equivalency tool) and leads institutional coordination for Phase II (time to degree functionality) and Phase III (undergraduate progress dashboard).

The Project Manager applies project management methodologies, understands curricular structures and academic policies, and leverages technical knowledge to align system development with institutional goals. The role requires strong communication skills to support collaboration with academic colleges, advising units, IT, and administrative leadership. This role does not manage a budget or allocate project resources, but is responsible for guiding timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversee refinement, accuracy, and continuous improvement of Phase I transfer equivalency technology.

• Coordinate development, stakeholder alignment, and institutional readiness for Phase II time to degree planning functionality.

• Lead collaboration for Phase III undergraduate dashboard development, including degree progress indicators, on track markers, and course need analytics.

• Serve as a key partner with Damour Solutions to review deliverables, verify functionality, monitor timelines, and support iterative system enhancements.

• Coordinate cross functional engagement with academic colleges, advising leadership, the Registrar’s Office, Information Technology, and Institutional Research.

• Ensure technology functionality aligns with academic policies, degree pathways, curriculum requirements, and student success objectives.

• Apply project management frameworks to define scope, track milestones, document decisions, and escalate risks or dependencies.

• Identify system gaps, map processes, and recommend improvements to streamline degree planning, transfer evaluation, or academic operations.

• Develop executive summaries, project updates, business process documentation, and presentations highlighting progress and student success outcomes.

• Research and identify grant opportunities related to student success innovation, transfer pathways, and degree completion initiatives.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of project management or coordination experience.

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.