Business Administrator

Business Administrator

United States (Hybrid)

• Job Identification: 43215
• Job CategoryBusiness Services
• Degree LevelBachelor's Degree
• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US(Hybrid)
• Hiring Salary$48k-$60k
• Essential PersonnelNo

Job Description

Organizational Unit:
The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution—reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.
Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. 
As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

Position Summary:
The USF College of Nursing is seeking a Business Administrator to support the administrative, fiscal, and operational needs of the college. This position is responsible for supporting in-unit personnel management, payroll costing, compliance documentation, and cross-departmental coordination.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Faculty & Staff Relations, this role serves as an operational partner to supervisors, and college leadership to ensure internal staffing actions align with funding availability, university policies, operational needs, and strategic priorities.

This position serves as a key liaison between internal department leadership and central administrative offices, including HR, Finance, and other university partners. The role supports the coordination of personnel-related processes, operational planning, funding alignment, and administrative activities across the College of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal administrative operations for non-faculty personnel, including staff, administrative, and OPS employees
• Maintain college records and ensure compliance with university, state, and internal requirements
• Coordinate the college’s response to personnel management activities, including development of position descriptions, funding confirmation, appointment tracking, and related documentation. 
• Support the operational needs of the college by monitoring staffing needs, vacancies, temporary assignments, and funding expirations
• Serve as a liaison between supervisors, Central HR, budget personnel, and other stakeholders
• Manage payroll costing for adjunct instructors, OPS employees, student employees, and other designated personnel groups
• Coordinate the college’s programmatic onboarding activities, including workspace, equipment, system access, and operational readiness
• Develop and maintain internal SOPs, tracking tools, training materials, and process improvement initiatives in support of the College of Nursing
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors and leadership on personnel processes, timelines, and operational best practices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities and two years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and three years of fiscal-related work experience; or six years of fiscal-related work experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or public-sector environments
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple units
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

About Us

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.