Student Asst - FWS

usf.edu; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a Federal Work Study Research Assistant in Tampa, FL to support research in bilingual language development, early math learning, and autism. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection and child research activities, alongside maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Applicants must demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. This part-time role offers approximately 7–15 hours of work per week, primarily during business hours, with opportunities for remote work as designated by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability.
• Work independently and collaboratively on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with child and family research activities.
• Support assessment and data collection activities.
• Prepare materials for research visits and sessions.
• Participate in training and supervision meetings.

Skills

Research methods

Data collection

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Student at University of South Florida

Job description

Location: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620, US

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Federal Work Study Research Assistant will support research activities across three projects focused on bilingual language development, early mathematics learning, and autism research. This position provides hands‑on experience in educational, developmental, and behavioral research, with opportunities to develop skills in data collection, assessment, intervention implementation, research methods, and data management. Research assistants will contribute to ongoing studies involving bilingual oral language intervention for emergent bilingual children, dynamic assessment of symbolic and arithmetic learning, and developmental outcomes among autistic children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with child and family research activities in school and community settings.
• Supporting assessment, intervention, and data collection activities across multiple research projects.
• Scoring assessments and entering or verifying data in research databases.
• Preparing materials for assessments, intervention sessions, and research visits.
• Assisting with literature reviews, research reports, presentations, and other scholarly activities.
• Participating in weekly supervision and training meetings.
• Maintaining professionalism, reliability, and confidentiality in all research activities.
• Following established research procedures to support data quality and consistency.

Hours of Work

Approximately 7–15 hours per week during the academic semester.

• Students are expected to work primarily during standard business hours (e.g., 10:00 am to 5:00 pm).
• Work schedules will be developed collaboratively with the supervisor and will vary based on student availability, project needs, school schedules, and research activities.
• Students should be available to work approximately 7–15 hours per week, depending on Federal Work Study eligibility and project needs.
• Students are expected to work on campus in the research office at least two days per week. Additional work may be completed remotely when appropriate and approved by the supervisor.
• Some projects may require participation in school- or community-based activities during regular school hours.
• Participation in training, supervision meetings, and other research-related activities is expected as part of the position and counts toward hours per week worked.

Qualifications

Learning Objectives:

• Apply constructive feedback from supervisors to improve research-related skills and work products.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and effective communication in a research setting.
• Develop foundational skills in research methods, data collection, data management, and research ethics.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete assigned tasks and contribute to research projects.
• Gain practical experience working with children, families, schools, and community partners in research settings.
• Communicate research experiences and transferable skills effectively in graduate school, internship, and employment applications.
• Strengthen organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills through participation in ongoing research activities.

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. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations 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.