Student Assistant

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a friendly and reliable front desk assistant to support the Office of Financial Aid and its Client Services teams in Tampa.

You will greet students and guests, assist with basic FAFSA questions, and help staff with daily clerical tasks while upholding privacy standards in a busy campus office.

This full-time role offers a collaborative environment at USF with opportunities to grow in student services and financial aid administration.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Candidate must demonstrate general office skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Office of Financial Aid front desk and provide excellent customer service.
• Staff the Call Center with professional interaction.
• Greet students, parents, and visitors professionally.
• Assist with basic questions about FAFSA, scholarships, and deadlines.
• Explain financial aid processes to students and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records per privacy regulations.
• Perform general clerical duties and special projects.

Job description

Job Description

Working with the Office of Financial Aid to provide support to the Client Services Teams.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities may include:

• Aid in the staffing of the Office of Financial Aid front desk. Provide an excellent level of customer service while maintaining professional interaction.
• Aid in the staffing of the Office of Financial Aid Call Center. Provide an excellent level of customer service while maintaining professional interaction.
• Greet students, parents, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Assist with basic questions about FAFSA, scholarships, and deadlines (refer complex issues to advisors).
• Explain and aid students and parents regarding financial aid processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with privacy regulations.
• Perform general clerical duties and special projects as assigned.

Position details: Work schedule - Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and potential additional daytime hours

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to handle confidential information responsibly. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable and punctual. Candidate must demonstrate general office skills.

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.