Student Asst - FWS

Child & Family Studies (CFS) is one of seven departments within the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences (CBCS). Organized into three research divisions and five academic programs, CFS currently has approximately 275 faculty and staff members.

About the role

This position reports directly to Kimberly Read, Assistant Chair for Operations, and provides administrative support for a variety of departmental operations and initiatives. The individual in this role will play an important part in organizing and maintaining the department's shared files and resources, including reviewing file systems for accuracy, reorganizing electronic records, and identifying outdated or redundant materials. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable offering suggestions to improve organizational processes and departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Chair for Operations.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, and departmental communications.
• Organize and maintain shared departmental files and records.
• Review and remove outdated, duplicate, or inaccurate documents.
• Recommend and implement improvements to file organization and office processes.

Requirements

• Student must have a 2026 – 2027 Federal Work Study award.
• Must be available to work on campus.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.

Learning Objectives

• Solicit and receive constructive feedback from supervisor concerning work products and effectively apply feedback on the job.
• Work independently with little supervisory oversight.
• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers.
• Demonstrate basic employability skills such as timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management.

Pay

$14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule

• 15-20 hours per week.
• Available within the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About Us

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.

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.

Location

MHC 2300

Supervisor

Kimberly Read (kread@usf.edu)

Physical Demands

Long periods of sitting and screen time.