Description
The Assistant Director of Talent Management plays a critical role in building a high-performing, mission-driven team that advances the university's philanthropic goals. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Talent Management for USF Advancement, this role serves as an integral part of the Talent Management team with responsibility for guiding and enhancing the full-cycle Talent Acquisition and Onboarding experience for the USF Advancement team of approximately 200 FTE. The incumbent will shape and enhance recruitment strategies, our Bull Foundations onboarding program and collaborate across departments to attract and onboard exceptional talent aligned with USF Advancement's mission and culture.This position requires a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of four years related exempt experience, including two years of supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred along with a strong experience of full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection strategies. Preference will be given to expereience in development, fundraising, alumni relations, or higher eduction.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.Working at USF
\n
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.
\n
About USF
\n
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 .
\n
Compliance and Federal Notices
\n
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
\n
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
\n
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
\n
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.Talent Acquisition
• With a primary focus on fundraising and key leadership roles, cultivate and expand a diverse network of qualified candidates using innovative sourcing techniques aligned with industry and sector best practices.
• Partner with hiring managers to gain a clear understanding of hiring needs, team dynamics, and departmental goals, providing thoughtful support throughout the sourcing, recruitment and selection process.
• Represent USF Advancement at conferences and networking events across the country, approximately four to six times per year and occasionally in partnership with leadership, hiring managers, or other members of the Talent Management team.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Communications and Marketing team to support strategic employer branding and targeted outreach efforts aimed at attracting top talent to USF Advancement.
Candidate Experience & Selection
• In partnership with Advancement Human Resources, review applications for key positions to assess alignment with role requirements.
• Serving as an internal search partner, coordinate and conduct interviews for fundraising and other select positions, providing thoughtful candidate recommendations for hiring manager consideration.
• Create a positive and welcoming candidate experience by managing logistics such as candidate communication, interview agendas and hotel partnerships to ensure a smooth and professional visit.
• Organize and document necessary steps of the selection process while maintaining the integrity of university recruiting systems and procedures.
Onboarding & Culture Integration
• Equip new employees with the necessary knowledge, relationships and behaviors needed to successfully integrate into USF Advancement and thrive in their roles.
• Serve as the primary host for Bull Foundations, USF Advancement's comprehensive onboarding
program, which includes new hire orientation, onboarding week, cultural touchpoints and more.
• Collaborate with the URISERS cultural ambassador team to integrate their energy and ideas into meaningful onboarding experiences that reflect the values and culture of USF Advancement.
Strategic Talent Initiatives
• Collaborate with the Talent Management team to continuously improve programs that support recruitment, engagement, retention, and performance across USF Advancement.
• With a growth mindset, keep abreast of talent management best practices and share new findings on a regular basis.
• Invest time to understand our organization and the people who make it thrive.
• Collaborate with, coach and inspire leaders throughout the organization to adopt talent management best practices and join in the effort of creating a highly engaged workforce.
Perform related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and functions related to this position.
