Graphic Designer – Student Assistant - USFSP

The primary responsibility of the Student Graphic Designer is to help design communication and promotional materials for Housing & Residential Education (HRE). This position is for students attending the USF St. Petersburg campus under supervision by the HRE Graphic Design Coordinator virtually on the Tampa campus. This is an in-person position. The computer and office space at the St. Petersburg campus will be provided.

Compensation

• $16.00/hr

Please submit your application and a design portfolio. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered. Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to present their portfolio during the interview. 

Selected candidates will be scheduled for on-campus interviews at the USF St. Petersburg campus between the hours of 10 a.m. – 1p.m. on April 24, 2026. 

Contact Stephanie Jochman at sjochman@usf.edu with any questions.

Essential Duties

• Design and update assets for web, email, social media, digital screens, and print materials for our in-house design service
• Assist with development of campaigns and on-campus campus events
• Maintain brand consistency across all assigned projects and templates
• Organize design files, templates, and asset libraries, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and quality control across all deliverables
• Collaborate with supervisor to implement feedback on designs

Minimum Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled USFSP student in good academic standing
• Have basic knowledge in Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign
• Be able to work 15-20 hours per week during the year
• Able to work throughout the summer of 2026

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.