Operations Manager (Finance)
This position will be responsible for oversight of the USF St. Petersburg composting program. Responsibilities include: 1. oversight of all aspects of daily composting operations, 2. Monitor and report on all measures used to evaluate the grant objectives, 3. Act as a liaison between food services, university personnel and community partners. Work cooperatively with USF St. Petersburg Student Green Energy Fund, City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County Government as well as other external agencies to to achieve food wast and composting goals and objectives. 4. This individual will work with Health & Safety to ensure compliance with regulations 5. Create and update a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual. Ensure staff members are thoroughly trained in food waste disposal 5. Provide training to students and interns in composting procedures along with other methods of waste reduction. 5. Monitor food waste collection site and ensure cleanliness and serviceability of site areas. 6. The successful candidate will have experience developing and implementing food waste reduction educational campaigns for all audiences, including students, faculty staff and visitors. 7. This individual will also monitor all budget expenditures in collaboration with USF and the City of St. Petersburg budget requirements as stipulated by the Federal Government. 8. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to complete monthly Field Reports and to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. 9. Valid Florida Drivers License required.Minimum Requirements: This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with four years of customer service related experience including at least one year of supervisory experience.
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Preferred Requirements: B.A./B.S. In Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field. Experience in commercial composting along with experience in business and management.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.
