Student Assistant-Insurance & Risk Management

The Student Assistant-Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Specialist reports to the Insurance Coordinator who falls under Environmental Health and Safety. The Student Assistant IRM Specialist will support the daily operations of the Universitys insurance and risk management programs. This position assists with administrative tasks analytical work data management and research activities related to insurance loss control and risk analysis. The role requires strong attention to detail willingness to learn and the ability to support departmental processes involving risk data insurance program coordination and policy development. This position contributes to efficient office operations accurate data handling and effective coordination with internal stakeholders.

40%- Data Analytics and Operational Support:

• Assist in collecting organizing entering and analyzing risk and insurance data.
• Conduct research to support policy development insurance program administration and loss-control initiatives.
• Utilize Excel and other office productivity tools to prepare spreadsheets reports and summaries.
• Perform data review tasks including dissecting and extrapolating information to identify trends errors or insights.
• Support ongoing risk management projects through data queries and research-driven tasks.
• Assist with general office duties including filing scanning organizing records and moving/lifting items up to 30 lbs.

25%-EHS and IRM System Administration:

• Serve as an administrator for the Environmental Health and Safety Management System.
• Provide technical support and system training to departmental module leads and end users.
• Generate data reports dashboards and analysis to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with the system vendor and University IT for system enhancements integrations and troubleshooting.
• Support process improvement by maximizing system functionality and assisting with optimization of EHS workflows.

25%- Policy Management and Support

• Assist with the administration of insurance programs including property liability and workers compensation.
• Help organize insurance documentation certificates policy files and renewal materials.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather information related to risk assessments and coverage needs.
• Support the development and maintenance of departmental procedures forms and policy documents.

10%- Other Duties as Assigned

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to support departmental goals.
• Serve as a liaison between EHS and internal/external stakeholders when needed.
• Support team coverage and continuity in collaboration with other administrative support personnel.
• Assist in reviews of events/activities and other risk management support as needed.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualification:

• Current USF student pursuing a degree in Business Administration Risk Management/Management Finance Accounting Public Administration or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with office productivity tools including spreadsheets word processing and basic database systems
  • VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to dissect and extrapolate data for analysis
• Demonstrated initiative and self-starter mindset
• Experience with financial analytical or administrative tasks preferred
• Ability to work 12 hours per week
• Willingness to learn new systems processes and analytical methods
• Ability to work effectively with others and contribute to a team environment

Additional Information for Applicants:

• Up to 20 hours per week flexible around class schedule within business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday in-office attendance.
• This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. Please upload a cover letter resume and a copy of your class schedule for Spring 2026.
• Contact information for questions about this recruitment: Cody Liniger at or Cameron Dennis at