Title: Student Assistant - ODS Location: Tampa, FL, United States Posted Date: 2026-10-01 Employment Type: Part time
The Office of Decision Support empowers university leadership through data-informed insights, strategic analysis, and performance reporting. Our work supports academic planning, institutional research, accreditation, and long-term strategy — helping USF make smarter, evidence-based decisions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Student Assistant to join our Student Success Research & Analytics team. This role is ideal for a student with a strong interest in data analysis and data visualization. Working closely with ODS analysts and leadership, you will contribute to projects that directly support student success initiatives across USF. This is a hands-on opportunity to build real-world experience with tools like SQL, Power BI, Copilot, Excel, and SAS, while also learning the strategic and analytical frameworks that guide institutional decision-making.
Working at USF
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.
About USF
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
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Student Temporary (OPS) work.
Minimum Qualifications: Currently an enrolled student at USF. Must be enrolled half time for the semester appointed (6 credits for undergraduate students and 5 credits for graduate students). Required Qualifications:
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, data formatting)
- Experience with analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, SAS, R)
- Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and analytical techniques
- Strong organizational skills
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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at
- Collect, clean, and analyze data related to student success metrics
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, Excel, and other AI tools such as Copilot
- Support data documentation and reporting processes using tools such as Word, Jira, and Confluence
- Contribute to project organization and create and maintain documentation
Minimum Qualifications: Currently an enrolled student at USF. Must be enrolled half time for the semester appointed (6 credits for undergraduate students and 5 credits for graduate students). Required Qualifications:
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, data formatting)
- Experience with analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, SAS, R)
- Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and analytical techniques
- Strong organizational skills
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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at
- Collect, clean, and analyze data related to student success metrics
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, Excel, and other AI tools such as Copilot
- Support data documentation and reporting processes using tools such as Word, Jira, and Confluence
- Contribute to project organization and create and maintain documentation
About University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research institution founded in 1956. It operates campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The university serves approximately 50,000 students from nearly 150 countries. It maintains a large research program and holds membership in the Association of American Universities.
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