Student Assistant (Finance)
Student Assistant-WUSF Business Office
Department: WUSF/066200
Hourly Wage: $15.00/hour
Average Number of Hours per Week: 15-20 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible but must be available to work Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5: 00 pm.
Organization Summary:
WUSF public media is a leading source of news, information, and cultural enrichment for West Central Florida. We reach over one million people monthly through our NPR news station WUSF 89.7, Classical WSMR 89.1 & 103.9, and an extensive digital presence including live streaming, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. As a department of the University of South Florida, we have a dedicated team of 90 professionals and a budget of $11 million. We are deeply committed to our community, providing valuable internships to students and delivering content that informs, inspires, and connects. Our main studios are on the USF Tampa campus, with additional broadcast and production facilities on the USFSM and USFSP campuses.Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a USF Student.
Preferred Qualifications:
Would prefer a student who is an Accounting, Finance or Business major and have some accounting coursework completed.
Must be detail oriented
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 .Job Duties:
Assist in the Business office with the following responsibilities:
Entering Cash Receipts (CR's) and Deposits
Entering transactions into Intaact
Foundation Check Requests (A/P)
Monthly printing of USF General Ledgers
Downloading and manipulating Foundation Ledgers
Breaking down and filing reconciled ledgers
Filing CR's and deposits
Other responsibilities as needed
Standard Learning Objectives:
As a result of this position, student will be able to:
Demonstrate basic employability skills such as: timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management
Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer's goals, mission, and vision
Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers
Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: For more information, please contact Widlande Brown at wgilbert@usf.edu .
