Federal Work Study Student Assistant – Communications and Program Support (Finance)

The Federal Work Study Student Assistant will support a variety of communications, administrative, and programmatic functions for USF Health International (UHI) and USF Medicine International (UMI). The student will assist in social media content creation, database maintenance, formatting reports, and preparation of program materials, contributing to the overall visibility and effectiveness of global health programs.Minimum Qualifications:
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Applicant must have a current 2025-2026 Federal Work Study (FWS) award 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.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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• Must be a current USF student approved for Federal Work Study
\n • Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
\n • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Canva or Adobe Express is a plus
\n • Interest in global health, public health, education, or international affairs
\n • Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
\n • Professionalism in communication and conduct when representing the department
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**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 it.
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Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: Jesse Casanova at jcasanov@usf.edu or 1-813-974-4247
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Additional Information for Applicants: Please upload a cover letter, resume, 2025-2026 Federal Work Study (FWS) Award, and class schedule.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.• Social Media Content Creation
- Draft and submit creative and accurate social media posts for UHI and UMI for supervisor approval prior to publishing.
- Maintain a content calendar that reflects global health campaigns, international partnerships, and institutional updates.
• Database Management
- Assist in updating and maintaining internal listserv databases
- Ensure contact lists are accurate and appropriately segmented for outreach.
• Annual Report Support
- Assist in formatting and assembling digital materials for the annual report.
- Coordinate with team members to gather program highlights, images, and narrative content.
• Program Logistics Support
- Print and organize certificates of participation for the observership program.
• General Administrative Support
- Carry out other duties as assigned, including research support, data entry, light graphic formatting, and coordination assistance.