Student Assistant - FWS

usf.edu; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Florida seeks a part-time Student Assistant to support the Office of the Provost. The role is 20 hours per week with an $14.00 per hour pay rate, scheduled Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, and will align with the student’s class schedule and departmental needs.

The position is FWS-funded and limited to funds available; ideal for a USF student in good standing with an active FWS/SWS award.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled USF student in good academic standing.
• Must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year.
• One year of working experience in a professional office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Office of Provost staff.
• Maintain professional dress and demeanor and strong communication with stakeholders.
• Schedule coordination and task management aligned with student class schedules and departmental needs.
• Assist in processing FWS-related documentation and awards as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Writing

Education

USF student

Job description

• Locations 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Job Description

Average Number of Hours per Week: 20 hours

Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday – between 8am and 5pm

The Student Assistant’s work schedule will be based on the student’s class schedule and departmental needs.

The FWS Student Assistant position will administratively support the Office of Provost's staff.
This is an hourly, time-limited appointment of a student who has been awarded FWS financial aid. Federal Work Study Students are paid from Federal Financial Aid funds and may only work until those funds are exhausted. FWS may only work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional dress and demeanor
• Excellent communication, writing and customer service skills
• Currently enrolled, degree-seeking, USF student who is currently enrolled and in good academic standing.
• Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) and Summer Work Study (SWS) 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 Student Self Service as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word document and uploading 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.
  To access Student Self Service, log in to single sign-on at my.usf.edu > enter Student Self Service > choose “Financial Aid” from the menu > choose “My Award and Loan Information” > click the “Award Overview” tab > save this page.
  Note: This page will include applicant’s loan, scholarship, and grant information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year working experience in a professional office setting

As a result of this position, student will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic employability skills such as: timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management
• Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
• Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer’s goals, mission, and vision
• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers

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.

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.

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.

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.