Athletics Creative Project Manager at University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Creative Coordination, Workflow Management, Scheduling, Graphic Design, Videography, Photography, Brand Standards Maintenance, Stakeholder Management, Visual Storytelling, Creative Execution, Intake Management, Resource Allocation, NCAA Compliance, Marketing Operations

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Creative & Brand Strategy, the Creative Project Manager will serve as the central intake, coordination, and execution lead for all creative requests and coverage across the department. This role will manage workflows and scheduling for graphic design, videography, and photography, ensuring projects are prioritized, resourced, and delivered on time while maintaining USF Athletics’ brand standards and creative excellence. The Creative Project Manager will act as the connective tissue between internal stakeholders (sport programs, marketing, communications, development, ticket sales, and external partners) and the Creative Services team, helping transform ideas into compelling visual storytelling that elevates the USF Athletics brand. Adheres to all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. May be required to work non-traditional work hours in the evenings and/or weekends as assigned. The University of South Florida (USF), a member of the American Athletic Conference, is currently accepting applications for the position of Creative Project Manager. The position will be housed in the athletics external services department, reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Creative & Brand Strategy. The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment to organize, coordinate, and ensure execution of creative assets as well as coverage of games, department events and special requests while maintaining USF Athletics’ brand standards and creative excellence. 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.

Responsibilities

The Creative Project Manager will serve as the central intake, coordination, and execution lead for all creative requests, managing workflows and scheduling for design, video, and photography to ensure timely delivery while upholding brand standards. This role acts as the connective tissue between internal stakeholders and the Creative Services team to transform ideas into compelling visual storytelling.