Federal Work Study Jobs

What is Federal Work-Study?

Federal Work-Study (FWS) serves as a federal financial aid program, providing students with part-time employment to help cover educational expenses.

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How to qualify for Federal Work-Study?

To be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS), you must:

  1. Have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with our college.
  2. Demonstrate unmet financial need based on your FAFSA results.
  3. Be enrolled in at least six credit hours, maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
  4. Be proactive in exploring FWS positions and completing required application materials.

If you are interested in an FWS position at MCC, your first step is to complete the FWS Student Interest Form. Most FWS positions require a resume and sometimes a cover letter. For guidance on crafting an effective resume and cover letter, visit the Professional Development and Job Readines site.

If you need help navigating the Maricopa Jobs website or assistance with job searching techniques, please visit Building 36N on the Southern and Dobson campus and speak with the Career Services front desk staff, or call 480-461-7592.

Resources, Information, and Links for FWS Students:

Federal Work-Study Job Openings

Athletics Compliance Assistant and Front Desk Assistant - Athletics Department

Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Department: Athletics Department
Pay Rate: $14.35 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefits

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position in Mesa athletics compliance services at Mesa Community College is to provide comprehensive front and back office services ranging from processing of incoming and outgoing phone calls, texts and emails. processing support reviewing documents submitted for Mesa and NJCAA athletic eligibility participation.

Essential Functions:

  • Front counter duties involve incoming and outgoing communications.
  • Organizing and filing of eligibility documents.
  • Imputing of data into the master database system.
  • Responsible for day-to-day intake, tracking, and recording of incoming high school and college transcripts.
  • Assist in creating Excel spreadsheet to track general record retention, persistence, academic and athletic award, transfer, and graduation statistics, and other continuing education/athletic-related services with a high level of accuracy within an athletic compliance services environment.
  • Provides basic athletic program information to faculty and staff.
  • Conducts data entry of program-related activities, applicant processing, and other programs. related information.
  • Assist in submitting documents submitted via Dynamic Forms.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent customer service experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Experience with working in an office setting
  • Wanting to help others
  • Flexible in a fast paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

  • Professional demeanor -Good communication skills (written & verbal) Office skills (e.g. office phone, Microsoft office suite such as excel, word, powerpoint; Google for email and calendar.)
  • Organizational skills
  • The ability to self-monitor and work autonomously with follow-through on assignments with high standards of performance
  • Project and event logistics, paperwork, set-up & clean up
  • General office tasks, filing, organizing, answering calls, note taking, responding to inquiries

Special Working Conditions:

  • Being able to lift at least 25lbs

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and email of interest to Sherman Forbes at Sherman.Forbes@mesacc.edu.

Desk Assistant - Learning Enhancement Center

Status: Federal Work-Study Positions
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Department: Learning Enhancement Center, Elsner Library
Pay Rate: $14.35 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Morning Hours Strongly Preferred
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefits

Job Summary:
Mesa Community College is hiring several Desk Assistants positions to work in the Fall 2024 semester. These positions provide reliable clerical assistance and outstanding customer service in the Learning Enhancement Center.

Essential Functions:

  • 60% Greets and logs students in and out for Center usage; provides front-line customer service; schedules tutoring appointments; monitors the virtual front desk.
  • 25% Answers/routes incoming calls; tracks Center resources; provides clerical assistance; performs data entry.
  • 15% Connects students with tutors; stocks center with materials; performs duties commensurate to grade level of position.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Awarded Federal Work Study.
  • Possess customer service orientation.
  • Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience multi-tasking in a busy setting.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
  • Experience handling confidential information.

Special Working Conditions:

  • Desk Assistants will work in-person and may work at various LEC locations on the Southern and Dobson or Red Mountain campus

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Learning Enhancement Center Interest Form. Any questions regarding the position please connect with Chris McNeal at chris.mcneal@mesacc.edu or by phone at (480) 461-7458.