Student Assistant - Graduate Studies

This Student Assistant position is scheduled for 20 hours per week

Master's Students will be at 19.62 per hour and Doctoral Students will be at 27.72 per hour

 

The Office of Graduate Studies serves as the center of leadership for graduate education at the University of South Florida.
The Student Assistant position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of ETD and Writing Services in the facilitation of the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation process in the Office of Graduate Studies at USF. The focus is on the review of thesis and dissertation materials. An understanding of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is essential, as is the ability to help students with the use of Microsoft Word. Training for using more advanced aspects of Word will be provided, but an ability to learn quickly and troubleshoot is important. Everyday duties include 1-on-1 meetings with students (virtual), keeping track of assigned student progress through the ETD Process, reviewing formatting of assigned ETDs and providing comments for revision, and approving the final versions of the assigned electronic thesis/dissertation for publication. The candidate needs a good eye for detail as an editor, ensuring the formatting guidelines are met, and should be able to patiently help students who have varying levels of familiarity with Word.

• 1-on-1 meetings with students (virtual)
• Keeping track of assigned student progress through the ETD Process
• Reviewing formatting of assigned ETDs and providing comments for revision
• Proving the final versions of the assigned electronic thesis/dissertation for publication

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current admission and enrollment in a graduate program at the University of South Florida
• Must be enrolled at least half time (5 credits for graduate students)

Working at USF

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.

About USF 

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.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.