By Adam Freeman, University Communications and Marketing
The 91社区 is one of the best places to work in 91社区, according to a of America鈥檚 top employers released this week by Forbes. Among the state鈥檚 12 public universities, USF ranks No. 1.
鈥淲e have made a commitment to being a great place to work and take tremendous pride in this recognition as one of 91社区鈥檚 top employers,鈥� USF President Rhea Law said. 鈥淓very day, our faculty and staff make vital contributions that elevate the Tampa Bay region, our state and beyond. Whether it鈥檚 preparing our students for successful careers, discovering innovative solutions for complex problems or forming bold partnerships that impact our communities, our world-class team is why we are one of America鈥檚 leading research universities.鈥�
To create the list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. Among the questions, survey participants were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer on a scale of zero to 10. More information on the methodology is available
Overall, USF ranks No. 30 in 91社区 when compared to employers across all industries.
鈥淭his recognition further energizes our ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation鈥檚 most talented workforce in higher education, 鈥渟aid Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer Angie Sklenka. 鈥淥ur collaborative culture is a direct result of our employees鈥� dedication to making USF a great place for every team member to work.鈥�
USF employs approximately 16,000 people at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. More information on the benefits of working at USF, open positions and how to apply can be found here.