Analytics Student Assistant (Finance)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This is an opportunity to work with seasoned Information Technology Analytics professionals on projects to provide client value involving a wide range of data domains (and processes) that enable a data-driven culture at USF. This will involve Subject Matter Experts throughout the university, following agile/SAFe methodology (including project zero-planning, Program Increment planning, sprints, backlog refinements, sprint retrospectives, client reviews, and support), often partnering with other IT groups on security, networking, infrastructure, and applications, and using current and leading-edge tools such as Microsoft Fabric, PowerBI, Azure-Synapse, SSIS, Git, and JIRA throughout all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.

• Schedule: Hybrid. Fairly flexible as long as available for most team meetings, e.g. daily standups, bi-weekly planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Work Days: Monday - Friday
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Shift Hours: 8AM - 5PM

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida's gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation's largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: USF Information Technology

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be current USF student during the appointed semester. Strong problem-solving skills and growth mindset. Good communications, organizational, interpersonal (teamwork/collaboration), and Microsoft-Office skills. Good SQL query skills for data analysis.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Passion for empowering others to make data-driven decisions. Experience data modeling, visualizing, and interpretating. Experience across the Software Development Lifecycle, including source code and quality control. Experience with financial, HR, research, and/or academic data domains (and processes). Experience using agile/SAFe methodology (including project zero-planning, Program Increment planning, sprints, backlog refinements, sprint retrospectives, client reviews, and support). Security, networking, infrastructure, and/or applications skills, including with tools such as Microsoft-Fabric, PowerBI, Azure-Synapse, SSIS, Git, and JIRA.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.DUTIES:
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Work with the Analytics and Data Management Solutions group to design, implement and support data analytics products that enable USF client technologists and/or modernize infrastructure (and reduce technical debt), including data literacy and data governance. Provide basic skills support and fresh academic knowledge to our seasoned IT Analytics professionals to increase our bandwidth, diversity, and creativity across a range of client-focused projects.
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Standard Learning Objectives - As a result of this position, student will be able to:
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• Demonstrate basic employability skills such as: timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management
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• Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
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• Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer's goals, mission, and vision
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• Demonstrate his or her professional brand (identity)
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• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers
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