Student Assistant-FWS (Suit-A-Bull Retail Assistant) (Finance)

Overview for the Center for Career & Professional Development
The Center for Career & Professional Development, reporting to the Division of Student Success, is the university's centralized career planning and employment assistance
service for USF students and alumni. The programs in the center are designed to help students and graduates assess, explore, develop, and implement their career goals, gain
employability skills and career-related experiences, prepare for a successful transition into graduate/professional school or the labor market, and connect with employers to obtain part-time jobs, internships, cooperative education, and professional employment. The center holds the values of community, excellence, integrity, service, and well-being at the core of all they do.

Suit-A-Bull Retail Assistant Position Description
The Suit-A-Bull Retail Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of this service. Suit-A-Bull is a free professional clothing resource for current USF students and alumni who are participating in career-related events, like career fairs, interviews, and networking events.

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
• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers
• Understand how to assess guest needs and then respond effectively and appropriately
• Communicate the importance of professional attire standards and assist guests to identify attire pieces that build self-confidence and meet their needs
• Maintain awareness of office services, activities, and staff members to make appropriate referrals

Application Process

• Student must submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and screenshot of their fall class schedule (note your name and/or U# must be visible in the screenshot)
• Student must submit a screenshot of their Federal Work Study award in OASIS (note your name and/or U# must be visible in the screenshot)
• Student must apply prior to application closing to be considered

Additional Information
The Center for Career & Professional Development is located in the Student Services Building (SVC 2088). Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Please learn more about the Center for Career and Professional Development by visiting our website at https://careers.usf.edu/. If you have any questions about this position or the hiring process, please contact TPA-Careers@usf.edu.The Suit-A-Bull Retail Assistant will be

• A current USF student who must have received the Federal Work Study award for this academic year
• Able to work 10 to 20 hours per week (excluding university holidays), to be scheduled around your class schedule
• Someone who is enthusiastic, outgoing, and helpful, with strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Someone who has strong verbal communication skills and will be comfortable assisting guests in-person, including working in close-proximity (such as helping a
  guest to tie a necktie)
• Someone who has experience or career interest in working in customer service, retail, or hospitality
• Someone with familiarity with the Center for Career and Professional Development's services, programs, or events, including prior use of services or
  attendance at events
• Reporting to Director of Operations & Marketing, working alongside a team of Suit-A-Bull Retail Assistants, and serving on the Operations & Marketing Team
• Compensated an hourly rate of $14.00 per hour

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.Job Responsibilities of the Suit-A-Bull Retail Assistant

• Serve as a professional representative of the center and Suit-A-Bull when assisting and communicating with all guests, including students, alumni, parents, employers, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Assess guest needs and respond appropriately to their questions; assist guests to pick out and try on separates or coordinating pieces of professional attire.
• Follow specific procedures for checking students in for the service and checking them out with their selected attire pieces.
• Assist in tracking stock levels of attire and replenishing from backstock, when available; receive and help process any clothing donations that are dropped off from faculty, staff, or community members.
• Ensure Suit-A-Bull is neat, orderly, and welcoming; return attire to proper locations and consistently straighten the hangers and racks of attire.
• Maintain awareness of the center's programs, services, and event offerings to make appropriate referrals; communicate with center team members about updates and
  activities; attend scheduled team trainings and meetings.
• Cross training will be provided as you may be asked to help with coverage for other operational areas of the office. Tasks in those areas may include, but are not limited
  to:
  • Greet guests entering the office, calling on the phone, or contacting us by email; assess guest needs and refer them to the appropriate program, service, or event; escalate inquiries to appropriate staff members as needed.
  • Support with event preparation tasks and/or assist on the event day through various tasks such as promotions, set-up, staffing, check-in, clean-up, etc
  • Provide administrative support for other office projects, as needed; other duties as assigned.