Student Assistant (Finance)

Hourly Wage: $15.00

Average Number of Hours per Week: up to 20 hours per week

Schedule: Students must work a minimum of 2 shifts per week from the following available shifts:

Sunday: 2-5 PM

Monday-Thursday: 2-5 PM

Monday-Thursday: 5:30-9 PM

Standard Learning Objectives:

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 a supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
• Assess the workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer's goals, mission, and vision
• Demonstrate his or her professional brand (identity)
• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers

Additional Information for Applicants: Work well in a fast-paced environment, possess strong oral communication skills, and work well independently or with a team. Able to lift at least 50 pounds and move and manipulate items up to 100 pounds. Read and follow written instructions.

Why become a Student Engagement Specialist?

• Flexibility! Shifts are Sunday to Thursday afternoons/evenings. Never work a Friday or Saturday night!
• Experience: As a Student Engagement Specialist, you will gain invaluable experience by learning to communicate more effectively, networking with alumni, and working as a member of an incredible team while building philanthropy among your peers.
• Make an Impact: Have you enjoyed your time at USF? Are you a recipient of a scholarship and/or financial aid? Working as a Student Engagement Specialist is a great way to give back to the university and to ensure that current and future students benefit!
• SNACKS, GAMES, and PRIZES during shifts!

Location: In-person - Tampa campus; Research Park

Documents Required: Resume and current class scheduleMinimum Qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled USF student.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.