University of South Florida · 16 hours ago
Student Assistant - FWS
Tampa, FL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$15/hr - $15/hrThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university, and they are seeking a Student Assistant to support the Occupational Safety department. This role involves assisting with compliance programs, data management, and administrative tasks to enhance safety initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Assist with occupational programs and sustainability initiatives
Support documentation and tracking of compliance activities
Help conduct construction work area inspections and compliance checks
Collect, organize, and analyze safety and compliance data
Prepare reports, learning/training aids, spreadsheets, and summaries using Excel and other tools
Assist with general office tasks such as filing, scanning, and record organization
Provide support for EHS management systems
Assist with policy development and maintenance of safety procedures
Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives
Qualification
Required
Current USF student with a Spring 2026 FWS (Federal Work Study) Award pursuing a degree in occupational safety or Public Health, or a related field. You must upload a copy of your Spring 2026 FWS Award to be considered for this position
Preferred
Experience with office productivity tools including spreadsheets, word processing, and basic database systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable and able to work effectively within construction zones and mechanical spaces
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and analytical methods
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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