Education & Community Outreach Manager

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida seeks an Education & Community Outreach Manager (Finance) to lead IGNITE and ICF@USF initiatives. The role builds partnerships, develops K-20 education content, and creates engaging museum exhibits while tracking outcomes and reporting to leadership.

The position requires navigating SB 1310 guidelines, planning programs statewide, and coordinating with FIHF stakeholders to meet strategic goals.

Qualifications

• This position requires planning, implementation and execution of education outreach programs.
• It involves partnership development with community and university partners.
• Experience with curriculum development and program evaluation is expected.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Program Management & Direction: oversee IGNITE and FIHF education initiatives and represent FIHF at forums.
• 20% - Curriculum Development and content creation aligned to standards.
• 20% - Educator professional development and partnership building.
• 15% - Statewide program growth, logistics and budget coordination.
• 10% - Oversees student assistants and other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree Equivalency Clause

SB 1310 Substitution

Public employer degree baseline

Job description

Education & Community Outreach Manager (Finance)

The position oversees the IGNITE and ICF@USF Education and Community Outreach initiatives within the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF). This position is responsible for building and coordinating the Education and Community Outreach efforts through planning, implementation and execution. This includes working collaboratively with existent community and university partners; developing new partnerships across the innovation ecosystem; working with the Associate Director and community stakeholders to develop K-20 invention education curriculum and opportunities; assisting FIHF team in creating educational museum exhibits; generating opportunities for community education and engagement; developing and implement goals, operating procedures and programmatic efforts; monitoring and collecting data from program benchmarks for analysis; tracking outreach efforts to produce reports for various audiences; assisting with identification and administration of grants; fulfilling benchmarks within USF's Strategic Goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Additional Information for Applicants

This position requires a Level I background check.

Hiring salary: $62,663 - $78,328, commensurate with 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.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• 30% - Program Management & Direction: set overall direction for IGNITE and ICF@USF, including annual planning, growth, goal-setting, program evaluation, and representing Florida Inventor's Hall of Fame (FIHF) at state/national education forums as a subject matter expert.
• 20% - Curriculum Development, Content Creation and program evaluation; leads design and refinement of comprehensive curricula aligned to state/national education standards, including digital/e-learning content.
• 20% - Educator Professional Development & Partnership Building: designs and delivers a scalable PD model.
• 15% - Statewide Program Growth, Delivery & Logistics: manages all statewide operations, growth and delivery of IGNITE and ICF@USF, with budget coordination.
• 10% - Oversees student assistant.
• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned.