University of South Florida·Tampa, Florida
The Administrative Specialist provides primary support for the Associate Directors of the Counseling Center, including statistical reporting, purchasing, payroll, and HR onboarding tasks. The role also involves managing electronic medical records, website updates, and providing backup support for client-facing front desk operations.
The Student Success division at the University of South Florida, is comprised of 60 departments, providing students with academic support, engagement opportunities, health & wellness services and enhancement of the educational experience.
The Counseling Center is a critical component of Student Success at the University of South Florida, located in beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast.
The Counseling Center strives to support the mental health and well-being of the 44,000 enrolled graduate and undergraduate students at the USF Tampa campus. Through the provision of high quality clinical services and evidenced-based practice, innovative outreach, consultation, and education, the Counseling Center is recognized and valued for its contribution to the success of an exceptionally diverse student body. The Counseling Center, with a dedicated, energetic, and motivated team of 30 multidisciplinary professionals including licensed psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and administrative support personnel is accredited by IACS, has an APA-accredited doctoral internship, and places embedded counselors in colleges and departments across the Tampa campus.
The Administrative Specialist provides primary support for the Associate Directors of the Counseling Center. This includes preparing statistical reports, assisting with managing the Counseling Center's electronic medical record and website, handling information requests, providing purchasing and payroll support, assisting with HR recruiting and onboarding tasks, making travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars and schedules. The Administrative Specialist also provides primary backup to Client Services Assistants, who provide client-facing and front desk tasks.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Clinical Services, performing a wide variety of administrative support duties ranging from general clerical support to complex administrative coordination. This position does not directly supervise any administrative support positions, but must work closely and coordinate tasks with the Office Manager and Client Services Assistants. The position requires intermediate level proficiency in the use of standard desktop applications, website design, and electronic medical records platforms.
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.
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.
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) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf]
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 [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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 position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of experience in an office or administrative support role. Candidates must possess intermediate proficiency in standard desktop applications, website design, and electronic medical record platforms.
Market context
In Florida, admin specialist openings are often steady in healthcare and other office-heavy settings, and employers usually screen closely for experience with scheduling, records, and digital systems. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma plus four years of administrative experience, along with intermediate skills in desktop applications, website design, and electronic medical record platforms. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then tailor your resume to show direct EMR and office support experience.