Student Research Assistant Jobs in Spring Hill, FL

The Student Learning Services program is designed to support the academic and learning development of all student-athletes at the University of South Florida. Our goal is to equip students with the academic skills and learning strategies they need to excel in their classes and throughout their academic career at USF. With the goal of graduating our students in mind, we want students to develop the skills necessary to become autonomous and self-sufficient learners and masters of their individual academic and lifelong learning pursuits.

The role of a tutor within athletics at the University of South Florida is to enhance the knowledge and learning independence of our student-athletes through in-depth review of subject matter, development of study skills and strategies, and modeling of ideal student behavior and habits. The skill building focus of tutors will include the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: Reading, Writing, Time-Management/Organization, Note-Taking, and Study/Test-Taking skills. Tutor sessions will emphasize the development of study skills and course-specific learning strategies to encourage students to gain mastery of course content.

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.  

Job Pay & Requirements

• $14/hr
• Over 3.25 GPA
• Must have B+ minimum in courses tutored
• Minimum 5 hours per week *session hours cannot be guaranteed
• Current USF Student
• Minimum of two full-time semesters at USF
• Resume required
• Copy of Unofficial USF transcripts required 

Tutors will be required to complete a beginning of the semester training and mid semester check-in training. Sessions will be at least an hour long and scheduled according to tutor group availability. Additionally, they may evaluated at varying points within the academic semester.

• Student-Athlete Expectations & Accountability
• Policies and Procedures
• Caseload Management
• Building Academic Skills

Session Breakdown & Scheduling

• 1 hour session
• Traditionally one-on-one
• Scheduled based on tutor, student athlete availability, and course need

• Sessions take place during FFSAEC hours of operation 

  Monday-Thursday: 8-8pm

  Friday: 8-5pm