Student Assistant - FWS, School of Music - Tampa

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Info for Applicants (STU Only)

Job Opening Number: 25697

Posting Date: 08/18/2020

Posting End Date: 09/01/2020

Student Employment

Hourly Wage: $9.00-$10.50

Duties: School of Music Assistants will have a wide variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: 1) Performing office duties such as answering phones, filing, taking messages and directing visitors, etc., 2) Aiding students by answering questions, checking instruments, equipment and lockers and taking information for building access, 3) Assisting performers with their various recital needs, such as recording, lighting and ushering, 4) Monitoring of the MUS building for issues concerning room inventory, organization and functionality. Hours and duties may vary due to policies set forth by the University during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Average Number of Hours per Week: 15-18 hours per week.

Schedule: SOM assistants should be able to work shifts during the regular 8-5 business hours and for 4 hour blocks on evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications: Comfort and willingness to learn about video and audio equipment, and other skills necessary to run recitals and performances in a professional manner. Strong communication skills, customer service experience, ability to follow directions and complete tasks independently and thoroughly.

“Applicant must have a current Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current academic year in order to apply for this position. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their “Award Overview” screen from OASIS as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word document and upload it as part of any additional required application materials. If other documents (in addition to your FWS award) are required as part of your application, you must upload ALL documents as one document. If you have questions, please contact Eric Rivera, Coordinator of Student Employment at erivera4@usf.edu.”

**To access OASIS, log in to single sign-on at my.usf.edu > enter OASIS > choose “Financial Aid” from the menu > choose “My Award and Loan Information” > click the “Award Overview” tab > save this page. **Note: This page will include applicant’s loan, scholarship, and grant information.”

Preferred Qualifications: flexible evening and weekend hours, ability to lift and move music equipment and instruments, knowledge of Mac and Microsoft Office.

Standard Learning Objectives: 

As a result of this position, student will be able to:

Demonstrate basic employability skills such as: timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management

Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job

Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer’s goals, mission, and vision

Demonstrate his or her professional brand (identity)

Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers

Contact Information for Questions about Recruitment: For more information, please contact Melba Guzman at 974-0219 or melbag@usf.edu

Additional Information for Applicants: Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter accompanied with their proof of FWS Award when applying for this position. Interviews will begin August 28, 2020.