Research Suppt Specialist

Research Support Specialist (Finance)

This position reports to a Social and Behavioral Researcher, Statistical Data Analyst or the Principal Investigator of a grant or project and performs specific phases of the data gathering, analysis and communication on the project. The position may gather data for the evaluation duties in preparation for the project.

The position then performs project activities such as screening potential project participants for program criteria; communicating the project to potential participants or the general public; serving as part of a data gathering team at a remote site; or assembling and analyzing data on the project. This position may require specific computer expertise. Work at this level is non‑exempt and represents the basic level of analytical contribution to the research.

Research Support Specialists participate in projects and are not responsible for management of projects or final interpretation of results. A position in this class may perform some general administrative duties such as monitoring budgets, and drafting administrative forms and reports, however the work is primarily scientific and analytical. This position is time‑limited.

This position requires a level 2 background check.

Required qualifications:

high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

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 .edu .

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 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.

• Collects data for a social services or medical grant project. Resolves data discrepancies.
• Uses relational databases to keep project records and generate reports.
• May collect data from program participants.
• Travels to remote sites to gather data.
• Drafts portions of publications or training manuals. Produces graphs, charts and tables from data.
• Places information on the project website, including data gathering forms. Investigates related websites for format and content.
• Provides information on studies to potential program participants and the general public.