At the University of South Florida, approximately 17% of the on-campus jobs are funded by Federal Work Study (FWS). FWS is awarded to eligible students who meet the March 1st priority deadline when completing their Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) application. The University Scholarships & Financial Aid Services Office (USFAS) determines student eligibility and makes student awards. More students are awarded than there are available jobs on campus; therefore, the process is competitive. On average, there are seven applicants for every FWS job opening. If you have an award, you are eligible to apply for any of the jobs listed as FWS. For more information on eligibility for FWS, please contact USFAS at http://usf.edu/finaid . For assistance with your job search, please contact the Career Services at http://www.usf.edu/career-services .
 

Department:
The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC), is a center of excellence for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of South Florida, embracing teaching, research and service. The Institute fosters and supports interdisciplinary faculty and student research, and contributes to the generation of knowledge through programming that includes: symposia, seminars and lectures; publications; faculty and graduate student travel and field research awards; and overseas study. ISLAC presents and sponsors artistic, cultural and outreach events that further the knowledge, appreciation and study of Latin America and the Caribbean within the university and the community.

Hourly Wage: $9.00 per hour

Duties:

The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean is seeking an FWS student assistant who will perform a variety of duties in support of the Institute, which require intermediate computer skills. This student will answer all incoming calls, greet walk-in clients and guests, and respond to voice mail messages, run errands and make deliveries around campus, make copies, file paperwork and any other duties as assigned.  Additionally, the student will assist the staff with preparation for events which may include publicity and marketing, creating flyers and internet research and assisting with travel reservations. A professional demeanor and the ability to interact and communicate with people from different cultures and ethnicities is important.

Average Number of Hours per Week: 15-20 depending on student class schedule

Schedule: Flexible based on student availability and class schedule. Position begins in the fall semester and could be renewed for subsequent semesters.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Excellent communication and telephone skills.

Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year in order to apply for this position. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their “Award Overview” screen from OASIS as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word document and upload it as part of any additional required application materials. If other documents (in addition to your FWS award) are required as part of your application, you must upload ALL documents as one document. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Utroska, Coordinator of Student Employment at [email protected].

**To access OASIS, log in to single sign-on at my.usf.edu > enter OASIS > choose “Financial Aid” from the menu > choose “My Award and Loan Information” > click the “Award Overview” tab > save this page. **Note: This page will include applicant’s loan, scholarship, and grant information.”

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual. Basic to intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher skills. Previous office experience in a professional work environment.

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
• Demonstrate their professional brand (identity)
• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers

Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: For questions regarding this position, please contact Paula Lezama at [email protected].

Click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload ONLY one Word or PDF document.  This document should include your cover letter, resume, fall schedule, and the saved Federal Work Study Award print screen.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your document. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. 

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