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Work-Study Student Assistant (All Departments)

Position Title: Work-Study Student Assistant
Department: Varies by placement
Reports To: Work-Study Supervisor for Department

Position Summary:

The Work-Study Student Assistant provides general support to the assigned department while gaining valuable professional experience in a college environment. This position helps maintain smooth daily operations through administrative, clerical, and/or project-based tasks, depending on departmental needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Greet students, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Answer phones, take messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff.
  • Perform general office duties such as filing, copying, scanning, and data entry.
  • Assist with departmental events, mailings, and special projects as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student and institutional information.
  • Provide excellent customer service and represent Temple College in a positive and professional way.
  • Follow all college policies and procedures related to student employment.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities specific to the assigned department as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible for Federal or State Work-Study through the Financial Aid Office.
  • Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours with Temple College.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Schedule:

Schedules are flexible based on class commitments and departmental needs. Students may work up to 19.5 hours per week while enrolled.

Compensation:

Hourly wage is based on the current Work-Study pay rate approved by Temple College.

Learning Outcomes:

Students in this position will:

  • Develop professional communication and organizational skills.
  • Gain hands-on experience relevant to an office or departmental environment.
  • Build a foundation of workplace responsibility and customer service.

Academic Affairs

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Academic Foundations

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Accounting Services

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Administrative Services

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Admissions

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Adult Education & Literacy

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Athletics

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Biology

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Business & Career Professions

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Business Management

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Chemistry

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Child Development

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Circle of Support / Leopard Food Pantry

Positions Available: 2

Additional Duties May Include: Stocking shelves, organizing donations, maintaining inventory, and assisting with food distribution as assigned.

Creative Marketing

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support, creative project assistance, and other tasks as assigned.

Criminal Justice

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Dental Hygiene

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Dual Credit

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Engineering Technology

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Enrollment Advising

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Financial Aid

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: Assisting students, filing, data entry, and other office support tasks as assigned.

Fine Arts

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and assistance with events or exhibits as assigned.

Foreign Language

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Government

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Health Professions

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Human Resources

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Hutto Center

Positions Available: 3

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Information Technology Services

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: Assisting with basic troubleshooting, lab support, and other projects as assigned.

Liberal Arts

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Library Services

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: Shelving books, assisting patrons, and other library support tasks as assigned.

Mathematics

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Music

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: Assisting with rehearsals, events, and other departmental projects as assigned.

Natural Sciences

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Nursing

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Polysomnography

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Psychology

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Purchasing

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Recruitment & Outreach

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: Event setup, student assistance, and general office support as assigned.

Respiratory Care

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

STEM L.E.A.D.S

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Student Accounting / Cashier

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Student Life

Positions Available: 2

Additional Duties May Include: Event setup, student engagement support, and other projects as assigned.

Student Retention & Success (Accommodations)

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Student Services and Enrollment Management

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Student Success Center (Tutoring)

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: Tutoring, student assistance, and other projects as assigned.

Surgical Technology

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Taylor Center

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Temple College Foundation

Positions Available: 2

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Testing Center

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: Assisting with test proctoring, check-ins, and other projects as assigned.

Veterans Affairs

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Visual Arts

Positions Available: 0

Additional Duties May Include: Assisting with studio organization, exhibits, and other departmental projects as assigned.

Workforce & Continuing Education

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

eLearning

Positions Available: 1

Additional Duties May Include: General office support and other projects as assigned.

Application Steps
  1. Applications for work-study positions are available online through our HR job portal.
  2. Visit the job portal using the Apply Now button.
  3. Select one of the three job postings based on the campus you wish to find employment:
    • Main Campus
    • Taylor
    • Hutto
  4. Create an Account and enter your personal information and specify skills and experience - please be detailed, as if you are submitting a resume. This is your employment application.
  5. Submit your application.
  1. Apply Online
    Go to edu and follow this path:
    Students → All → Financial Aid → Available Work-Study Jobs → Apply Now.
  2. Eligibility Review
    Once you apply, the Financial Aid Office will review your information to make sure you qualify for Work-Study. If you do, your application will be shared with all campus supervisors.
  3. Hiring & Paperwork
    If a department is interested in hiring you, they’ll reach out to set up next steps. From there, Human Resources (HR) will contact you to complete your employment paperwork—this includes your I-9 form, which verifies that you’re eligible to work.
  4. Approval & Start Date
    After HR gives the green light, your supervisor will help you set up your official start date.
    You can’t start working until HR confirms your work eligibility—so make sure all your forms are turned in first!