Library Walk Up Desk, Night Shift Student Technician

• Department: Information Technology
• Salary Plan: Temporary
• Hiring Salary: $15.00 per hour
• Hours per Week: 20
• Work Location: Tampa Campus Library
• Hours: This opening is for shifts scheduled specifically during weekends and nights. Shifts are three-hour blocks of time scheduled during these hours:
  • Sunday through Thursday: 5PM - 2AM
  • Saturday: 9AM - 6PM

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country. 

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: USF Information Technology

 

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

DUTIES:

Please note that the following description of duties is not exhaustive:

• Employee will provide technical support for hardware, software, and end user inquiries primarily via in-person interactions; phone, chat, and email interactions will be secondary. 
• Enter and update trouble tickets in the Desktop support database. 
• Create documentation on install processes, troubleshooting techniques and specific problem resolution for use by fellow co-workers. 
• Support academic system software residing on local user PC’s, smart phones, tablets, servers, and networked devices. 
• Provide technical support to events held in the building.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be current USF student during the appointed semester, and meet the requirements of USF

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Windows 7 through 11 and Mac OSX experience
• Basic computing experience in a formal or informal job capacity. 
• Mobile device experience including Apple and Android. 
• 1-year professional computing experience.
• 1-year of customer service experience. 
• 1-years college experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:

• Knowledge of principles and operation of computer systems and related peripheral equipment. 
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot client issues via multiple contact methods. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to a dynamic technical environment. 
• Excellent time management skills. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication skills with fellow coworkers, management, and other groups within the USF Information Technology department. 
• Ability to function with a diverse team with a large workload.
   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

• Selected applicant must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and have their own reliable transportation.
• Average Number of Hours per Week: 18-24 hours per week
• Schedule: Must have availability during the hours described above.
   

IT CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Growth Mindset: Takes ownership of personal growth and embraces the concept that intelligence and talent can be developed through continuous learning. Willing to take on new challenges, and views failure as an opportunity to grow.
• Communication: Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and chooses appropriate, effective ways to communicate. Adapts communication style depending on the audience and situation. Listens and asks questions to develop a better understanding.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with others in the pursuit of common missions, visions, values and goals. Fosters a sense of community within and across teams, building on mutual respect, trust, and drawing on the strengths of others.
• Client Obsession: Client focused when creating solutions or solving problems, believing that everything we do is to earn and keep our clients’ trust.
• Ownership: Takes responsibility, accountability and proactively focuses on areas they can directly influence. Understands their role within the team and recognizes that they share the team’s successes and failures.
• Outcome Driven: Focuses on desired results, business outcomes, and how to achieve them. Takes appropriate actions to ensure commitments are met and results achieved.

 

 

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.