FWS Student Assistant - Electrical Engineering

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking up to three FWS Student Assistants for Fall 2026 in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role supports office tasks, communications, and administrative duties within the Finance area of the department.

Ideal candidates have prior office or customer service experience, strong MS Office skills, and are able to work 10-20 hours per week Monday through Friday with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Federal Work Study award for the academic year.
• Upload all required documents as one file, including the Award Overview.
• For questions, contact Gabriela Franco at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Walking daily errands
• Office/workspace organizational tasks
• Answering and transferring multi-line office phone line
• Greeting and directing students/guests
• Assist department faculty and staff with requested assignments
• Maintaining electronic files
• File paperwork
• Sort mail and place into department mailboxes daily
• Operate office equipment such as copy and fax machines

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

FWS Student Assistant - Electrical Engineering (Finance)

Position Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the College of Engineering is seeking to hire up to three FWS students for Fall 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year in order 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 then pasting it into a Word document and upload it as part of any additional required application materials. If other documents (in addition to your FWS award) are required as part of your application, you must upload ALL documents as one document. If you have questions, please contact Gabriela Franco ([e-mail]).

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal student candidates should have prior work experience in an office or customer service environment and conflict resolution experience is preferred. Availability to work flexible hours Monday - Friday. Have experience with Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). High attention to detail and a sense of urgency when completing tasks.

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

• Walking daily errands
• Office/workspace organizational tasks and duties
• Answering and transferring multi-line office phone line
• Greeting and directing students/guests
• Assist department faculty and staff with requested assignments
• Maintaining electronic files
• File paperwork
• Sort mail and place into department mailboxes daily
• Operate office equipment and machines (copy machine, fax machine, etc.)

Average Number of Hours per Week: 10-20 hours per week

Schedule: Flexibility to work anytime between 8 - 5, Monday - Friday