Graduate Assistant, Office of Decision Support presso The University of South Florida Board of Trustees

• Collect, prepare, analyze, and validate student success data to generate accurate metrics, reports, and dashboards for university leadership.
• Develop and maintain data visualizations and storytelling dashboards in Power BI, while supporting additional reporting needs through SAS, SQL, and Excel.
• Assist with documentation, presentations, and other communication materials (e.g., reports, white papers, PowerPoint) to support decision-making.
• Research and explore how AI technologies can be applied for innovative solutions and process improvements, alongside traditional data analysis tasks.

Must be fully admitted in a graduate degree program; classified as a degree seeking graduate student, and meet the requirements of the graduate school. For some positions assigned to this class, special qualifications may be added to the minimum such as completion of a master's degree or a specified number of graduate credit hours.

Required Skills and Experience:

• PhD student with experience in programming, AI tools, data analytics, or a combination of these.
• Data analysis experience with the ability to extract, clean, and interpret complex datasets.
• Exposure to data visualization and dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data comparison, formatting).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow directions.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and interested in exploring new tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accepted into a PhD program and enrolled full-time during the semester.
• Maintain an overall GPA and degree program GPA of at least 3.0.
• Previous work experience that demonstrates attention to detail.
• Previous work experience demonstrating attention to detail, analytical or programming skills and research abilities

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 2 years experience with Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
• Knowledge of SAS or SQL
• Familiarity with Confluence and Jira, or project management tools
• Interest in exploring AI applications for innovative solutions and process improvement

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.