YXP Student Assistant - FWS (Finance)

The USF Office of Youth Experiences (YXP) helps young people explore their futures, discover their passions, and forge a strong connection with the University of South Florida. YXP supports the engagement of thousands of K-12 students every year through summer camps, field trips, classroom guest speakers, afterschool and weekend programs, clubs, competitions, exhibitions, and public events. The work of YXP cultivates lifelong skills and interests and supports long-term workforce development, college readiness, and economic opportunity. YXP is operated by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), a recognized leader in the study and improvement of K-12 educational technology and educator professional development since 1982.Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year in order to apply for this position. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their "Award Overview" screen from OASIS as a print screen and upload it with your class schedule, cover letter, and resume. You must upload ALL documents as one document in PDF format.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an office/clerical setting. Experience working with children. Proficiency in Canva, photo editing, video editing, Word, Excel, Powerpoint in a professional environment.

Student must exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills, be punctual, detail oriented and demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn and help. Must be responsible and dependable. Must handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner. Computer knowledge and research skills are essential.

Additional Information for Applicants: Submit a complete application including a resume and cover letter and be enrolled in and attending classes at USF.

NOTE: If chosen for this position, a level I background check is required.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.Duties and Responsibilities:

The FWS Youth Experiences Student Assistant will:

• Provide general office support to the department.
• Provide support at public events, such as placing directional signs, facilitating youth activities, and providing logistical support.
• Greet visitors in a professional, prompt and courteous manner; answer questions; direct them to meeting and training locations.
• Prepare and organize materials, such as office supplies, teaching materials, and instructional handouts.
• Perform support tasks as needed, such as scanning, copying, transporting materials from storage spaces to instructional spaces, software installation on lab computers, arranging furniture in classroom spaces, proofreading, and other small projects.

Computer tasks will include creating and updating social media content, Canva documents, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Power Point presentations.

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 supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
• Assess 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