FWS Student Assistant

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking an FWS Student Assistant in Finance to provide essential office support within USF Testing Services. You will greet visitors, assist with check-in, process data, and maintain organized records while handling confidential information professionally.

Must be a current USF student with an active FWS award for the current year; strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel) and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current USF student.
• Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year to apply for this position.
• Applicants must upload all documents as one PDF.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support to the department.
• Cover the reception area and greet visitors.
• Assist with preliminary check-in/screening of test candidates.
• Input/export data into the system.

Skills

Punctual

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Initiative

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

Current USF student

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Average Number of Hours Per Week: 20 hrs.

Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Department Summary: USF Testing Services (www.usf.edu/testing-services) proctors a variety of exams for students at USF, students from other schools/colleges and for working professionals in the Tampa Bay/neighboring areas, out of state, and overseas. USF Testing Services:

• One of the few university test centers in Florida be certified by the National Colleges Testing Association (NCTA)
• Delivers more than 2000 exams per month
• Achieves high customer service ratings

FWS Student Assistant (Finance)

Hourly Wage: $15.00/hr.

Average Number of Hours Per Week: 20 hrs.

Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Location: In-Person (USF Tampa Campus)

Department Summary: USF Testing Services (www.usf.edu/testing-services) proctors a variety of exams for students at USF, students from other schools/colleges and for working professionals in the Tampa Bay/neighboring areas, out of state, and overseas. USF Testing Services:

• One of the few university test centers in Florida be certified by the National Colleges Testing Association (NCTA)
• Delivers more than 2000 exams per month
• Achieves high customer service ratings

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current USF student. Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year to apply for this position. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their "Award Overview" screen from OASIS as a print screen and upload it with your class schedule, cover letter, and resume. You must upload ALL documents as one document in PDF format.

Student must:

• be punctual
• exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills
• be detail oriented and demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn/help
• handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
• be responsible and dependable.
• have computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an office. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The FWS Student Assistant will provide general office support to the department.
• The student will be required to cover the reception area/greet visitors
• Assist with the preliminary check-in/screening of test candidates
• Input/export data into our system