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Federal Work Study

Education Affiliates
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Ferry Pass, FL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Federal Work Study (FWS) position is designed for active students who have been awarded financial aid, allowing them to earn a fixed amount over a specific period.
  • Students typically work between 10 and 25 hours per week, providing assistance in student services and community service roles, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.
  • The role includes advising graduates on employment opportunities, assisting with retention counseling, and reporting student concerns to the Director.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in an eligible program, have been awarded FWS, and possess good organizational and communication skills.
  • Prior experience with basic computer operations is desirable, and the salary is based on the student's hourly wage, partially funded by federal resources.

Position Summary:

Federal Work Study (FWS) employees are active students who are awarded a fixed amount of maximum earnings over a specific time period as part of the student's financial aid award package. A portion of each student's earned hourly wage will be paid by federal funds, provided that the hours worked are properly documented and the FWS employee's time record is certified and signed by the FWS employee's supervisor. Generally the student employees work between 10 and 25 hours per week in student service and community service positions. Eligible and approved FWS employment positions may be on campus or off campus in approved non-profit community service organizations.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide general assistance and support to the Director by providing student services assistance including peer guidance counseling, tutorial services, and job development and placement assistance to current students and graduates.

 

  • Advise graduates of employment opportunities.

 

  • Assist the Director in the collection and recording of placement information.

 

  • Assist the Director with retention counseling initiatives.

 

  • Report any student or graduate concerns or problems to the Director.

 

Classification:

Nonexempt

 

Work Hours:

Maximum 20 hours per week.

 

Travel:

Limited

Working Environment

: Interior/Office

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled and attending an eligible program.

 

  • Must have been awarded FWS.

 

  • Good organizational and communication skills.

 

  • Prior working knowledge of basic computer operation is desirable.

 

  • Must be trustworthy and be able to follow directions.

 




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