Student Assistant - FWS -Auxiliary Services Operations

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida offers a work-study position in the Office of Auxiliary Services Operations. The role reports to the Associate Director and collaborates with staff and on-campus partners to support daily operations.

Duties include assisting with audits, marketing events, and clerical tasks using Word and Excel. Flexible Monday–Friday schedule; up to 20 hours per week. Current USF student with a valid Federal Work Study award is required.

Qualifications

• Must be current USF student with Federal Work Study award for Fall 2026-Spring 2027.
• Applicant must demonstrate proof of FWS award by saving Award Overview and uploading it as part of application materials.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Auxiliary Services Operations team in related duties.
• Assist with vending audits for beverage and snack services.
• Support Reverse Vending Machine program and dining equipment inventory surveys.
• Participate in marketing initiatives to support vendor campus events.
• Perform clerical tasks using Word and Excel; create labels.
• Handle routine office duties including photocopying, e-filing, and errands.
• Take on additional tasks and projects assigned by the Auxiliary Services team.

Job description

Job Description

The work-study position in the Office of Auxiliary Services Operations reports to the Associate Director and collaborates with the entire staff in the department. Work-study student also interacts with on-campus business partners and other University departments.

Job Description

The work-study position in the Office of Auxiliary Services Operations reports to the Associate Director and collaborates with the entire staff in the department. Work-study student also interacts with on-campus business partners and other University departments.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but is not limited to:

• Support Auxiliary Services Operations team in related duties.
• Support vending audits for both beverage and snack services.
• Supports Reverse Vending Machine program.
• Supports dining equipment inventory surveys.
• Participate in marketing initiatives to support vendor campus events.
• Clerical work which includes the use of Word and Excel spreadsheet, and label creation.
• Routine office duties such as photocopying, e-filing, computer work, and running errands.
• Additional tasks and projects assigned by the Auxiliary Services team.

Average Number of Hours per Week

up to 20 hours per week

Schedule

Flexible, Mon – Fri

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Current USF student with Federal Work Study award for Fall 2026-Spring 2027.

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 as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word or PDF 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a strong sense of organization.
• Must be reliable and dependable when reporting to work, completing assignments, and responding to communication emails promptly.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must have a strong customer service orientation, the ability to use good judgement, and exercise discretion.
• Ability to work outside an office environment (occasional outside event participation).
• Must have excellent professional demeanor, self-motivated and flexible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web sites, and social media.

Standard Learning Objectives

• Basic employability skills such as: appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, timeliness, and time management.
• Demonstrate the importance of communication flow in the workplace.
• Firsthand experience of managing multiple projects at a time which require different skills sets (utilize a diverse skill set which require to adapt to the project at hand).
• Receive and apply feedback from supervisor to enhance performance quality.
• Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into employer’s goals, mission, and vision.

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.