Admissions Recruiter/Advisor (Finance)

Organizational Unit

The Department of Medical Education (DME) in the Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) is headed by Dr. Bryan Bognar, Chair & Vice Dean for Educational Affairs. Dr. Bognar is responsible for the oversight of the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program and Graduate programs curriculum, all MCOM student services (Student Affairs, Admissions, Student & Community Engagement, the Experiential Learning Center), the School of Physical Therapy, the Athletic Training Education Program, and the Physician Assistant program. The Chair/Vice Dean also works collaboratively with Graduate Medical Education (GME), Continuing Professional Development, and the Deans for the College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and College of Public Health to advance the education mission across the MCOM and USF Health. DME (including the MCOM student services) currently consists of 10 faculty members and ~ 50 administrators / staff members. The primary clients for DME are the medical students, DPT students, PA students, the doctoral, post-doc / masters students, and the faculty / staff educators for the medical and graduate program curriculum. The department interacts with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and healthcare providers across USF Health, USF and other institutions.

Position Summary

This position is an advisor for the Morsani College of Medicine; Office of MD Admissions. The Admissions Recruiter/Advisor provides support to the Office of MD Admissions through coordinating interview days, main campus recruitment activities, management and processing of applicant files for accepted students, administrative support to the Assistant Dean of MD Admissions, and advising of prospective applicants. Assists maintaining relationships with schools, pre-health advisors, and prospective students for the MD program. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of MD Admissions. The position requires some public contact; extended hours and light travel at times; and tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to confidential matters.

This position is based at the USF Health Downtown Tampa Campus.Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a Master's degree in Marketing, Communication, Education or other related field; or a Bachelor's degree in those same fields with a minimum of one year of directly related experience. Alternatively, in specialized academic areas, the position may require a degree in that field of study. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• Four years of direct experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree
• Six years of direct experience may substitute for a Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, Excellent customer service skills, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to confidential materials. Experience with higher education student databases such as AMCAS or Banner.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.

• Advise, communicate and establish concierge-like relationships with prospective students, students in the applicants pool, and those who are invited for an MD interview. Oversee and customize the interview day activities to cater to the specific group of interviewees. Follow up with interviewees and their parents via phone, email and other materials to respond to their queries and keep them connected to MCOM until they are accepted. Assist with organizing meetings/tours with the Student Admissions Leadership Group (SALG) and \"Second Look\" event.
• Assist in coordinating admissions recruitment and outreach process. Work with USF main campus groups and organizations to promote and market USF MCOM. Broaden relationships with undergraduate students and pre-health advisors during visits and tours. Attend local events when needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean of MD Admissions to include scheduling appointments, processing travel requests and reimbursements, and scheduling in-state/out-of-state recruitment event. Serve as leave coordinator for the office of MD Admissions. Data entry of student information into Banner.
• Provide administrative support for the admission process and Medical Student Selection Committee (MSSC). Support includes scheduling, document production and distribution, attendance at MSSC meetings, and taking meeting minutes. Manage MD Admissions website and organize accepted student documents for Registrar.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Admissions.