Card Program Manager

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Card Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the University of South Florida (USF) Procurement Card (PCard) program and other card-based payment solutions including ghost cards and other emergent payment technologies. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing program efficiency, and providing leadership to the card program staff. This role involves overseeing daily operations, monitoring compliance, conducting audits, developing training programs, generating reports to support financial oversight and decision-making as well as researching and implementing supporting tools and new technology. The manager serves as the primary liaison between cardholders, vendors, and banking partners, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to procurement guidelines. This position is designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations and high-profile events, including, but not limited to, on campus events, inclement weather, natural disaster, or national emergency. 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) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf] 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 [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] 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

overseeing and managing the University of South Florida (USF) Procurement Card (PCard) program and other card-based payment solutions including ghost cards and other emergent payment technologies
ensuring compliance with policies
optimizing program efficiency
providing leadership to the card program staff
overseeing daily operations
monitoring compliance
conducting audits
developing training programs
generating reports to support financial oversight and decision-making
researching and implementing supporting tools and new technology
serving as the primary liaison between cardholders, vendors, and banking partners, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to procurement guidelines