Student Assistant - Florida Inventors Hall of Fame IGNITE Education and Com at University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

14.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Interaction, K-12 Student Interaction, Curriculum Development, Exhibit Creation, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Generation, Grant Administration, Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Applications, Relational Databases, Graphic Design, Canva, Flexibility

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Program Overview The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF) is a statewide program that is operated within the USF Faculty Honors Department in USF Research and Innovation. FIHF encourages individuals of all backgrounds to strive toward the betterment of Florida and society through continuous, groundbreaking innovation by celebrating the incredible scientific work that has been or is being accomplished in Florida and by its citizens. In an effort to instill the innovative mindset for K-20 students throughout Florida, FIHF has created a signature invention and innovation education and community outreach program titled IGNITE for the purpose of Inspiring Generations of New Inventors Through Engagement. Position Summary The position supports the FIHF IGNITE Education and Community Outreach Program efforts in planning, implementation and execution. This includes working collaboratively with the FIHF team as well as existent community and university partners. The position also assists with developing new partnerships especially in traditionally underrepresented communities working with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator as well as other community stakeholders to develop K-12 invention education curriculum and opportunities; assisting FIHF team in creating educational museum exhibits; generating opportunities for community education and engagement; developing and implement goals, operating procedures and programmatic efforts; monitoring and collecting data from program benchmarks for analysis; tracking outreach efforts to produce reports for various audiences; assisting with identification and administration of grants; fulfilling benchmarks within USF's Strategic Goals. 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.

Responsibilities

This position supports the FIHF IGNITE Education and Community Outreach Program through planning, implementation, and execution, collaborating with the existing team and community partners. Responsibilities include assisting in developing K-12 invention education curriculum, creating museum exhibits, generating community engagement opportunities, and monitoring program benchmarks.