FWS Student Assistant - Parking Operations

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Parking & Transportation Services is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Federal Work Study (FWS) Student Assistant to support the daily operations of Parking Operations. The position offers hands-on experience in parking facility management, field inspections, event coordination, data collection, reporting, and administrative support. It is intended for students interested in operations management, facilities management, or business administration. The student will inspect parking garages and surface lots, collect parking utilization data, assist with event parking setups, prepare reports, maintain operational records, communicate facility conditions and issues, and provide general office support. The role also includes assisting with special projects and other duties that support Parking & Transportation Services. The position requires current enrollment as a degree-seeking student at the University of South Florida and a current Federal Work Study award for the 2026–2027 academic year. Preferred qualifications include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work indoors and outdoors, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, and dependability and professionalism when working independently or with a team. The University of South Florida reports approximately 16,000 employees and offers medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, leave, and employee perks and discounts. This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at the University of South Florida as a degree-seeking student.
Have a current Federal Work Study award for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Provide proof of the FWS award as requested, by printing the Award Offer screen from Student Self-Service.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, including walking parking facilities and conducting field inspections.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
Professionalism and dependability.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections of parking garages and surface lots and document facility, maintenance, safety, and cleanliness concerns.
Perform parking lot inventories and collect utilization data to support operational planning.
Assist with event parking setups, including signage placement, reserved-space preparation, and coordination activities.
Prepare reports and maintain operational records using Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Track, document, and communicate facility conditions and operational issues to staff.
Provide general office support, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and record management.
Assist with special projects and operational initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties supporting the goals and daily operations of Parking & Transportation Services.