Student Success Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of South Florida (Co-Op)

Student Success Intern (Co-Op)

We are hiring immediately for a Student Success Intern (Co-Op) position.

Location: 4103 USF Cedar Circle Tampa, FL

Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

About the Program

USF Dining Services, operated by Chartwells Higher Education, in partnership with the USF School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, is seeking motivated students for a two-semester rotational internship program. This program provides hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and professional development in contract food service management and hospitality operations. Interns will gain valuable experience across multiple functional areas while completing academic benchmarks aligned with the School of Hospitality.

What You'll Do

• Operations: Daily dining management, scheduling, and customer service
• Culinary: Food preparation, safety, catering, and event execution
• Finance: Budgeting, inventory management, and financial reporting
• Human Resources: Recruitment, training, and compliance
• Marketing: Promotions, digital content, and student engagement
• Leadership & Supervision: Leading shifts, supervising staff, and coordinating events

What You'll Learn

• Soft Skills: Leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving
• Technical Skills: Food safety, event execution, labor scheduling, financial systems, and operational management
• How to balance hospitality standards with large-scale contract food service operations

Program Requirements

• Enrollment: Current student in the USF School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Availability: Open availability, seven days per week (except during classes or labs)
• Standards: Attendance and conduct must meet the same expectations as USF Dining employees
• Commitment: Participation across two academic semesters (Fall & Spring)

Benefits

• Hands-on leadership and management experience
• Direct mentorship from hospitality and dining professionals
• Exposure to multiple career paths in food service and hospitality management
• Resume-building experience with a national dining services provider

Job Summary

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.