Program Planner_Analyst

Program Planner Analyst

The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest and most complex Department in the Morsani College of Medicine with over 26 Divisions, Programs, and Centers / Institute and total human resources in excess of 1,000. The mission of the Department is to rank among the elite in the nation in the area of education, research, and patient care. The Department provides education and training for a diverse group of medical students, residents, fellows, and health personnel from USF and throughout the world. The Department's research activities are numerous and involve both basic and clinical research activities in all sub-specialties of Internal Medicine.

The Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Health and USF (Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and Community & Behavioral Sciences). DISTA provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to educate the State of Florida's public health and / or health care workforce. The Training Academy will provide the public health workers with advanced and specific training needed to support professional growth.

The Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for a Program Planner Analyst to join the Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) team to work alongside faculty and staff in multiple colleges to implement this workforce development program. The Program Planner Analyst is responsible for program planning, implementation, and evaluation and will coordinate essential functions of the team including course development, in-person training events, standing meetings, and marketing and communications.

Event and Training Coordination : Plan and execute logistics for virtual and in-person training events. Ensure venue booking, material preparation, and technical support are delivered on schedule, with contingency planning for disruptions. Develop event planning and day-of schedules. Collaborate with course instructors to ensure agendas, training materials, and training session plans are finalized and shared.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication : Lead communications with learners and provide support during registration and completion of training components. Collaborate with team to implement marketing strategy, including development of materials and content, administration of social media accounts, and presentation during events and conferences.

Cross-Team and Interagency Collaboration : Coordinate meetings and communications with cross-college team, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. Participate in joint planning and execution of deliverables. Administer shared email and file-sharing platforms.

Data Collection : Responsible for quantitative and qualitative assessment activities. This will include working with partners, subject matter experts, Principal Investigators, and internal / external stakeholders to collect data regarding training needs; review existing information on public health systems; and to develop systems to further determine gaps, compile results, and generate reports of recommended priorities for the team.

Reporting : Responsible for aiding in all efforts to comply with program reporting requirements, including progress reports, learner enrollment and completion status, and meeting minutes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum : The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Communications, Social Work, Project Management, Public Administration, or related field and two years of community programs and / or project coordination experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Preferred : A Master's degree in Public Health, Communications, Social Work, Project Management, Public Administration, or related field. At least one year of project management, program development, and health course development / coordination experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working in a university setting.

SB 1310 : Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed : Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree

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.

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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)

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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.