Student Assistant - FWS

Federal Work Study Student AssistantDepartment: Capital Planning & Finance/020400Hourly Wage: $15.50 per hour Soft Skills Preferred: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 weekSchedule: 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.Special Skills/Licenses: Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: Julie McCoy at jamccoy2@usf.edu Additional Information for Applicants: Please upload a cover letter, resume, Federal Work Study (FWS) award, and class schedule. This position is subject to a Level I background check. Duties: 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 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: 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. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at .