Student Assistant - Temporary

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

5d • $15

About The Position

With appropriate funding, this position can be extended while you meet the qualifications for student employment. Summer enrollment is required, except for students in the US on a F-1 visa. Average Number of Hours per Week: 12-20, based on student schedule Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour Schedule: Flexible, you can work around your class schedule; our greatest need is coverage for evenings and weekends. We prefer enough flexibility to fill in for staff absences. USF Health Libraries’ standard hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: Venetha Baker, 813-974-9066 or [email protected]. Additional Information for Applicants: Review of applications will begin immediately. Anticipated hire date: May 10, 2026 USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution.

Requirements

• Must be a current USF student.
• Good customer service skills and attention to detail are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and some library experience.
• Holders of a current Florida driver’s license are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patron assistance at the library services desk in the Shimberg Health Sciences Library, including: general informational assistance; patron assistance in using online library resources such as the catalog and databases; check-out and check-in of books, reserve materials, laptops, equipment and supplies; group study room reservation approval and checkout; occasional assistance with printing, copying, scanning, and use of the computer lab; and providing patron support by phone, email, and Microsoft Teams.
• Scanning and sending journal articles and book chapters for interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
• Shelving books and journals and ensuring shelved materials are in good order.
• Shimberg Library opening and closing.
• Make security rounds and assist with library-wide and librarian-directed projects as needed.
• Provide directional assistance to members of the USF community and the public, who are visiting to apply for a US passport.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees