Student Assistant- Deputy Supervisor Of Elections (SGA)

7th Consolidated Term

The Election Rules Commission (ERC) Deputy Supervisor of Elections is responsible for assisting all official ERC operations including, but not limited to elections processes, advertising Student Government Elections, candidate information meetings, reviewing grievances, setting up/ working polling stations, and certifying election results for the St. Petersburg campus.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily business of all Student Government Elections for the St. Pete campus.
• Help inform St. Petersburg candidates of election rules and regulations while also enforcing them when necessary.
• Attend and vote on any issue during ERC meetings including election grievances.
• Create and coordinate programming efforts on behalf of the ERC.
• Implement event ideas to promote the election process.
• Coordinate all logistics for ERC events.
• Assist in the recruitment of poll workers.
• Help set up and work official polling stations during specified voting days.
• Attend all ERC sponsored events including debates and the Inauguration Ceremony.
• Assume the duties of any ERC position ONLY as the need arises.
• Testify in cases brought to the Supreme Court concerning elections.
• Write and propose Rules of Procedures to be adopted by the ERC.
• Act on behalf of the Supervisor of Elections and the Associate Supervisor of Elections when they are not present.
• Volunteer at Student Government events.
• Perform any duties as necessary and proper to execute the mission of the Election Rules Commission and USF Student Government.

• Must be in good academic standing (maintain minimum cumulative institutional 2.5 GPA for undergraduate students and 3.0 GPA for graduate students).
• Must be actively enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours as an undergraduate degree-seeking student or a minimum of 4 credit hours as a post-baccalaureate student during the fall and spring semesters.
• Must not be undercurrent disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion by the university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a working understanding of Title VII of the Student Government Statutes and the election process.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism anda commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to think critically and logically in any given situation.

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.