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Department of Child & Family Studies, Center for Autism & Related Disabilities 

FWS Office and Project Assistant - 330140447

Hourly Wage: $14.00 per hour

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About CARD - The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF is a community-based project that provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. CARD-USF offers instruction and coaching to families and professionals through training and assistance models.

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.

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.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Students must have been awarded Federal Work Study for the 2026 - 2027 school year and be available to work on campus. 
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Canva (or other graphic design software), and Excel, along with good customer service skills. 
• Bilingual English and Spanish or English and Haitian/Creole. 

Responsibilities:

The CARD is looking to hiring (2) FWS students to work as an Office & Project Assistant in the Department of Child and Family studies, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, assisting division staff with routine clerical duties, including filing, copying, and preparation of letters, spreadsheets or other documents. Assisting with special projects, including CARD programs and special events. Assistance with Spanish programs, drafting translation for materials, and communicating with visitors to CARD offices as needed. 

• Welcoming and communicating with visitors to CARD offices, including Spanish speaking families
• Filing, copying, typing and scanning documents and inputting data
• Create spreadsheets
• Assist with flyer and graphics creation using Canva or other software program
• Assist with initiatives and special events for CARD
• Bilingual language skills in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole are strongly preferred. Applicants fluent in either language are encouraged to apply.

Average Number of Hours per Week: Can work up to 20 hours per week.

Schedule: Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Will work around class schedule but work cannot be scheduled in conflict with classes. Must provide a copy of your class schedule.