Assistant Director Training and Support (Finance)
Working collaboratively with academic units and cross-campus partners, the Assistant Director fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in digital pedagogy. They will help shape the vision for the Innovative CoLab as a creative space for faculty-driven content development and experimentation with new instructional approaches. By identifying emerging trends, forming strategic partnerships, and applying evidence-based data-informed practices, the Assistant Director drives the discovery and integration of transformative tools-such as artificial intelligence and simulation-to meet evolving instructional needs.
This role also serves as the primary coordinator and liaison between USF faculty subject matter experts and the Digital Learning Training and Support team, which supports the design and development of the training at scale to the university.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of coordinating large-scale faculty development initiatives.Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in in the field of training, education, and/or related disciplines and 3 years experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in in the field of training, education, and/or related disciplines and 5 years experience.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Nature of Work:
• Create, manage, and evaluate targeted faculty and instructional training programs designed to enhance skills, promote engagement, and contribute to overall faculty and student success.
• Facilitate, manage, and evaluate impact-driven workshops and events that provide opportunities for faculty to connect, share experiences, and develop key teaching and digital learning competencies to improve student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate initiatives, based on structured feedback and data analysis to ensure the highest level of measurable impact.
• Collaborate with USF colleges and departments to assess the evolving needs of faculty and develop solutions that directly contribute to faculty and student success.
• Work with Provost office to advance faculty development priorities, partnering with SMEs from the colleges with support from Digital Learning staff.
