Hiring Students (St. Petersburg)

Use for: Information for Campus Departments on Hiring USFSP Students

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Many campus offices hire student employees to do a variety of jobs. These roles help students to build their skills and prepare for future career success. Over 75% of new students at USF plan to work during their college experience, and over 50% plan to pay for educational expenses through on or off campus employment. 


USF St. Petersburg campus departments interested in hiring student employees should complete the student employment supervisor/processor training annually via Canvas.

1. Review the Training Video

2. Check out the Training Module Resources

  • Student Employment Supervisor Manual
  • Videos and step by step instructions to post jobs in Handshake
  • Sample job descriptions 

3. Take the Canvas Quiz prior to posting job to Handshake.


 Need assistance? Contact a member of the Student Employment Workgroup. 

Student Employment Workgroup Members 2023-2024

Lesa Shouse, ChairCenter for Career & Professional Development
Christopher LangCenter for Career & Professional Development
Carrie AndersonHuman Resources
Jennelle ThompsonStudent Success Resource Management
Lauren LevyStudent Success Resource Management
Heather WillisFinancial Aid
Mai JenneyAdministration & Finance