Work Study

## Work Study/Tutor
**Work Study**
**Position Type:** Student Work Study
**Position Status:** Temporary
**Pay Frequency:** Monthly
**Pay Rate**: $10.00 per hour for General Work Study/$12.00 per hour for Tutors
**Location:** Varies
**Department:** Varies
**Reports To:** Varies

**Job Summary**

• A Cowley College Work Study supports various departments at Cowley College with basic clerical/administrative and customer service-related tasks.
• **Job Duties:**

• Assisting with answering telephones, running errands on campus, assisting with mailings, and making copies.
• Greeting prospective students, parents and visitors
• Answering questions and directing them to the proper individual(s).
• Data entry.
• Assisting with campus tours as needed.
• Other administrative duties or special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate time sheets and approval from immediate supervisor. (Note: Director of Financial Aid is not responsible for approving hours and timesheets)

**Qualifications:**

• Ability to keep confidential information private as well as excellent computer, phone, and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work well with others or by yourself.
• Willingness to tackle new projects and ability to maintain professionalism, including punctuality and appearance.

**Skill Development Areas:**

• Time Management
• Customer Service
• General Office Skills
• Business Professionalism

• **Evaluation:**
• Work Study recipients will be monitored by their immediate supervisor based on their ability to perform duties as assigned, their professionalism, and attendance.
• **How to apply for Work Study:**

To qualify for a Federal Work-Study award, a student **must complete the following**

1. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the Cowley College Financial Aid office.
2. Meet the general eligibility requirements for federal student aid, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment, as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree-seeking.
3. **If approved,** the Student must complete the Work Study application by visiting Cowley College’s employment page at [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden]) and searching for "Work Study." Students will create an online account and complete all pages of the Work Study Application.
4. Once the Work Study Application is completed, the student must present the required I9 documents to the Human Resources Director to complete the I9 process.
5. **IMPORTANT**: Students **cannot** begin employment until all paperwork and I9 are accurately completed. Form I9 documents must be **original, unexpired** documents. Cowley College will **not** accept copies of documents.