The Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) is seeking a motivated and dependable Student Assistant to support administrative related functions in alignment with the Institute’s mission.
- Assist the Grant Coordinator and Academic Director.
- Edit documents and create presentations.
- Prepare and reset conference rooms for scheduled functions, meetings, and events.
- Perform clerical duties utilizing Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other platforms such as Teams.
- Maintain and organization of conference supplies and materials.
- Greet visitors professionally and assist with reception coverage when needed.
- Make deliveries on campus using a golf cart.
- Provide general office support to the GNSI team and assist with tasks as assigned by the Senior Director.
- Occasionally assist with events outside of standard business hours.
- Must be a current USF student.
- Ability to multitask, follow directions, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and dependability.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and willingness to rotate assignments on short notice.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Teams.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with guests and stakeholders.
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 www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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