Student Assistant - FWS

Department:
Capital Planning & Finance/020400

Hourly Wage: $15.50 per hour

• Excellent Communication:
  Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Adaptability:
  Willingness to take on new tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Team Player:
  Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliability:
  Consistently meeting deadlines and delivering quality work.

Average Number of Hours per Week: 20 hours per week

Flexible around class schedule within business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with in-person, in-office attendance. Office location SVC Building, Tampa Campus.

Must have a valid Florida driver's license.

Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment:
Julie McCoy at jamccoy2

The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as a Federal Work Study Student Assistant within Capital Planning & Finance. This position provides hands‑on experience in financial operations, capital planning, business analytics, and process improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Data entry and validation to support financial, facilities, and capital project records.
• Generate weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and data visualizations that support decision‑making and financial reporting.
• Support projects involving Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Agents, including process automation, workflow improvements, AI‑powered research, and knowledge management initiatives.
• Manage Outlook calendars for leadership, coordinate meetings, and support scheduling activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for  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 .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.

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power BI, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Interest in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, data visualization, and business intelligence.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, AI‑powered tools, and process automation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to work with confidential financial and operational information.

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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation.

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