FWS Student Assistant - Electrical Engineering

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

Job summary

University of South Florida is seeking up to three Federal Work Study students for Fall 2026 in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role involves general office support, organizing files, answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting faculty with assignments.

Ideal candidates will have prior office or customer service experience, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to work 10–20 hours per week with flexible scheduling within 8–5, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study award for the current academic year.
• Experience in an office or customer service environment preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily errands and office/workspace organizational tasks.
• Answer and transfer multi-line office phone line; greet and direct students/guests.
• Assist department faculty and staff with requested assignments; maintain electronic files.

Job description

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.

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

The student(s) will be expected to perform the following 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

Qualifications

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.

About Us

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.