Student Assistant - FWS- Emergency Management

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 18,267,000 - 24,714,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida's Emergency Management department on the Tampa Campus offers a Federal Work Study opportunity for enrolled students. The student will support prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts while gaining hands-on experience in emergency management.

The role is in-person, 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule around classes; the wage is $15 per hour. Applicants must have a current FWS award for 2026-2027 and be USF students.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled USF student.
• Must have a Federal Work Study award for 2026-2027.
• Ability to attend in-person, in-office schedule within 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Develop/Review emergency plans and policies.
• Develop outreach materials for preparedness and response programs.
• Participate in meetings with local, state, federal, non-profit, and private sector partners.
• Develop and participate in drills and exercises to practice emergency response.
• Research within the field of Emergency Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

General computer skills

Job description

Department

Emergency Management

Hourly Wage

$15 per hour

Duties

The USF department of Emergency Management (DEM) provides opportunities to federal work study students to work with DEM on the Tampa Campus. This opportunity is designed to enhance a student’s experience in the emergency management field through involvement with emergency management programs and networking. Daily responsibilities relate to prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts at USF.

Responsibilities

• Develop/Review emergency plans/policies.
• Development outreach materials for emergency management preparedness and response programs and participate in educational outreach.
• Participate in meetings with representatives from the local, state, federal, non-profit, and private sector emergency management community.
• Develop and participate in drills and exercises to practice emergency response procedures.
• Research within the field of Emergency Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Average Number of Hours per Week

20 hours per week

Schedule

Flexible around class schedule within business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with in-person, in-office attendance

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be a currently enrolled USF student and have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for 2026-2027 to be considered for this position. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by printing their “Award Offer” screen from Student Self-Service.

• To access Student Self Service, log in to single sign-on at my.usf.edu > choose the Student Self Service tile on the home screen > choose “Financial Aid” from the menu > click the “Award Offer” tab > there is a “print” button on the top right-hand corner of the page.**Note: This page will include the applicant’s loan, scholarship, and grant information. Please make sure your name is visible in the upper right-hand corner of the document when you print the document.

Preferred Qualifications

Students pursuing a career in emergency/disaster management, homeland security, criminal justice, or another related field and have strong written communication skills. This position will report to the Director of Emergency Management

Special Skills

General computer and administrative skills, including detail-oriented processes. Quick learner of new computer systems.

Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: Grant Gundle: [e-mail]

Additional Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

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.