Student Assistant - FWS

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Generous leave

Job summary

The University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for a Student Assistant - FWS (Finance) within the USF Health Office of Research. The role focuses on administrative support and daily operations in a research administration setting, offering practical experience for students with FWS allocation.

Responsibilities include mail handling, inventory management, printing financial reports, and assisting with filing and records organization.

Qualifications

• Must be a USF student with FWS allocation.
• Provide administrative and office support in a research environment.
• Support daily operations of the Office of Research.
• Proof of FWS allocation and student schedule may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and distribute office mail on a daily basis.
• Maintain office kitchen and breakroom inventory, including stocking beverages and supplies as needed.
• Conduct weekly inventory checks of kitchen and office supplies and communicate replenishment needs to designated staff.
• Print and organize monthly financial reports and associated purchasing card documentation.
• Assist with filing, organizing, and binding financial records and documents from prior fiscal years.
• Organize and maintain office supply storage areas and inventory records.
• Support records management and document organization projects.
• Assist with digital file organization and maintenance of departmental storage systems.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
• Provide support for special projects and office initiatives as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Job description

Student Assistant - FWS (Finance)

The USF Health Office of Research is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Federal Work Study student to provide administrative and office support. This position offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience in a research administration environment while supporting the daily operations of the Office of Research.

Qualifications

Must be a USF student with FWS allocation

Additional Application Materials Required

Proof of FWS allocation and student schedule

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.

The selected student employee will assist with a variety of administrative and operational tasks, including:

• Collect and distribute office mail on a daily basis.
• Maintain office kitchen and breakroom inventory, including stocking beverages and supplies as needed.
• Conduct weekly inventory checks of kitchen and office supplies and communicate replenishment needs to designated staff.
• Print and organize monthly financial reports and associated purchasing card documentation.
• Assist with filing, organizing, and binding financial records and documents from prior fiscal years.
• Organize and maintain office supply storage areas and inventory records.
• Support records management and document organization projects.
• Assist with digital file organization and maintenance of departmental storage systems.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
• Provide support for special projects and office initiatives as needed.