Graduate Assistant

• Job Identification 41765
• Job Category Academic
• Posting Date 10/06/2025, 09:43 AM
• Apply Before
  11/05/2025, 09:43 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US (Hybrid)
• Hiring Salary $14.42 hourly
• Essential Personnel No

Job Description

The University
of South Florida is seeking a highly motivated and strategic graduate student to support the development of a comprehensive business plan
for the Future of Food Think Tank, an emerging interdisciplinary initiative at USF. This think tank will explore
innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global food system challenges across agriculture, technology, health, and
policy.

This think tank will serve as a hub for innovation, policy dialogue, entrepreneurship, and research at the intersection of
food, sustainability, health, climate, and technology. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with business faculty and university
stakeholders to craft a scalable, impact-driven plan for launching and sustaining the think tank.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and stakeholder research on global food system challenges and existing food innovation hubs
• Benchmark leading
  food-related think tanks, incubators, and centers worldwide
• Develop a detailed business plan including mission, vision, goals,
  strategic pillars, organizational structure, financial model, and funding roadmap
• Identify partnership and revenue opportunities
  (e.g., industry collaboration, grants, philanthropy, events, executive education)
• Assist in preparing investor- and donor-facing
  materials, pitch decks, and presentations for university leadership
• Contribute to scenario planning and risk assessments for
  long-term sustainability
• Support internal and external engagement efforts, including meeting facilitation and summary
  reports
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty teams

About Us

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.