The Senior Enrollment Systems Configuration Specialist serves as a functional systems lead within Strategic Enrollment Management Operations and is responsible for supporting, configuring, and continuously improving the Slate CRM environment and related enrollment management systems. This position translates business needs from Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, SEM Operations, and other enrollment partners into scalable, sustainable system configurations that support recruitment, application processing, student communication, enrollment operations, reporting, and service delivery.
This role is technical in nature but is rooted in enrollment management business operations rather than information technology infrastructure. The position requires a strong understanding of SEM processes, student lifecycle workflows, CRM configuration, data imports, portals, forms, communications, queries, rules, source formats, and system governance. The position works closely with SEM functional units and coordinates with IT when needed for integrations, security, infrastructure, or enterprise system dependencies, while maintaining SEM ownership of business configuration, operational design, and platform functionality.
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.
Bachelor''s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field, and four years of experience supporting CRM systems, student information systems, enrollment management systems, business systems configuration, data operations, or related business process function.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Slate Configuration, Workflow Design, and System Optimization - 35%
Lead configuration efforts within Slate to support SEM business processes, including application workflows, reader/review processes, decision workflows, checklists, forms, rules, queries, populations, communications, events, portals, and related operational functionality. Analyze business needs, recommend configuration approaches, build and test solutions, and ensure changes are scalable, accurate, and aligned with SEM operational
goals. Develop automation where appropriate in support of business procedures.
Portal, Form, Communication, and User Experience Development - 20%
Design, configure, and maintain Slate portals, forms, landing pages, student-facing experiences, internal user tools, and communication components that support recruitment, application management, enrollment, and student service functions. Partner with internal SEM teams and other departments across the University to improve usability, reduce manual work, streamline student interactions, and ensure that portals and forms collect accurate, actionable information.
Data Import, Source Format, and Operational Data Management Support - 20%
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Slate source formats, data imports, data mappings, record matching rules, data validation processes, and related operational data workflows. Support the accurate movement of data into and through Slate, including vendor files, test scores, prospect data, application data, event data, and other enrollment-related records. Coordinate with central IT to design and implement comprehensive integration
procedures. Assist with internal, SEM data warehousing projects.
System Governance, Testing, Documentation, and Functional Support - 15%
Support SEM system governance by documenting configuration decisions, maintaining business process documentation, coordinating user acceptance testing, validating system changes, and ensuring appropriate change management practices are followed. Provide advanced functional support to SEM users, troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and help train staff on effective use of Slate and related
SEM systems. Assist in prioritizing enhancement requests and balancing operational urgency with long-term platform sustainability.
Other duties as assigned - 10%
Slate Configuration, Workflow Design, and System Optimization - 35%
Lead configuration efforts within Slate to support SEM business processes, including application workflows, reader/review processes, decision workflows, checklists, forms, rules, queries, populations, communications, events, portals, and related operational functionality. Analyze business needs, recommend configuration approaches, build and test solutions, and ensure changes are scalable, accurate, and aligned with SEM operational
goals. Develop automation where appropriate in support of business procedures.
Portal, Form, Communication, and User Experience Development - 20%
Design, configure, and maintain Slate portals, forms, landing pages, student-facing experiences, internal user tools, and communication components that support recruitment, application management, enrollment, and student service functions. Partner with internal SEM teams and other departments across the University to improve usability, reduce manual work, streamline student interactions, and ensure that portals and forms collect accurate, actionable information.
Data Import, Source Format, and Operational Data Management Support - 20%
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Slate source formats, data imports, data mappings, record matching rules, data validation processes, and related operational data workflows. Support the accurate movement of data into and through Slate, including vendor files, test scores, prospect data, application data, event data, and other enrollment-related records. Coordinate with central IT to design and implement comprehensive integration
procedures. Assist with internal, SEM data warehousing projects.
System Governance, Testing, Documentation, and Functional Support - 15%
Support SEM system governance by documenting configuration decisions, maintaining business process documentation, coordinating user acceptance testing, validating system changes, and ensuring appropriate change management practices are followed. Provide advanced functional support to SEM users, troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and help train staff on effective use of Slate and related
SEM systems. Assist in prioritizing enhancement requests and balancing operational urgency with long-term platform sustainability.
Other duties as assigned - 10%