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Federal Work-Study
The federal work-study program offers on and off-campus employment opportunities to current NWACC students with a financial need. If you are granted work study, you may work up to 19 hours per week while school is in session to pay for your tuition, books and fees.
Eligibility
Work-study qualifications:
- Have a financial need (as demonstrated by your FAFSA)
- Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (permanent resident)
- Be enrolled at NWACC at least half-time (minimum 6 units)
- You meet satisfactory academic progress requirements
- You are not in default on a student loan or owe a grant repayment.
Work-Study Jobs and Wages
The work-study program encourages community service and work related to your course of study. Your job may be on or off campus. On-campus jobs involve working for a variety of NWACC offices. Examples include working for the Pauline Whittaker Library, the Marketing department, or the Office of Admissions and Records. Off-campus work-study jobs vary, but they all have to be in the public interest. Usually, they will be with a private nonprofit organization or a public agency.
Your federal work-study wages will be at least the current federal minimum wage, but it may be higher, depending on the type of work you do and the skills required. At NWACC, the minimum federal work-study hourly wage is $11.25 - $11.75 per hour. Your total federal work-study award depends on when you apply, your level of need, and the funds available at NWACC.
Starting Your Work-Study Job
Awarded federal work-study? Use the steps below to help you get started!
1. Find a Job You're Interested in
Once you have been awarded federal work-study, it is your responsibility to find a work-study job. See opportunities listed below.
2. Contact the Supervisor
When you find a job that you're interested in, contact the supervisor of the position to let them know of your interest.
3. Upon Hire
Once the financial aid office has verified your eligibility, you will be asked to complete a new hire packet and background check. The sooner the information is submitted, the sooner you can start working and earning your work-study wages!
Work-Study Jobs
BENTONVILLE CAMPUS
Advancement Work Study:
- Scanning of old files (of all kinds) and uploading to the Foundation one drive and donor database
- Assisting in various events with set up, tear down etc.
- Stewardship tasks
- Database maintenance to include alumni, donor data, etc.
- Assisting Scholarship coordinator with various tasks including printing, recruitment tasks, etc.
- Act as student ambassador for NWACC Foundation as needed.
View job description.
Construction Shop Tech:
- Reliable, competent, and capable person, with an eye for creative organization to set up, maintain and calibrate power tools, perform general shop clean up, hand tool organization, and material organization in the Construction Lab (IDL 123) in the Integrated Design Lab (IDL).
- You will learn how to use and maintain all shop tools to build new organizational projects (racks, shelving, bins, etc).
- A portion of your time will be as Shop Monitor to supervise safe tool use and assist students working in the shop outside of class time. Monitor times will be based on your schedule.
View job description.
Fitness Center Assistant:
- Monitoring fitness center sign in and out sheets
- Supervising the use of fitness center equipment
- Ensuring all equipment is properly sanitized and wiped down following use
- Ensuring fitness center is locked when not in operation.
- Assisting with other athletic department duties as assigned: filing, sorting, organizing, marketing, etc.
View job description.
Student Life Assistant:
- Provide coverage at Student Information Center.
- Stock and fulfill Food Pantry orders.
- Assist with events hosted by Student Life.
- Help organize Student Life inventory.
- Create Flyers for upcoming events.
- Assist with Student Life social media.
View job description.
Skilled Trades Shop Tech:
- Reliable, competent, and capable person, with an eye for creative organization to set up, maintain and calibrate power tools, perform general shop clean up, and organize hand and mobile tools in the Skilled Trades Lab in preparation for classes.
- General knowledge of practices, procedures, methods and tools relative to skilled trades, including but not limited to, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC.
- General maintenance and technical experience preferred.
View job description.
Journalism - Editorial Assistant:
- The person will perform tasks related to meeting preparation, assist in sending emails, organizing some editorial content for print and web issues, and working with student editors to establish and update a dedicated website.
- Other duties may include assisting in distribution of the print issue.
View job description.
Library Academic Success Tutor:
- Assists students on a walk-in basis in a subject area agreed upon by the supervisor and tutor in support of student’s courses and learning.
- Utilize videoconferencing software to offer effective and engaging virtual tutoring sessions by appointment, adapting materials and methods to the online environment.
- Offers guidance and support to students, facilitates group discussions among students, and directs them to additional study resources and other student success resources.
- Tailors instructional techniques to individual or small group needs, thus ensuring maximum retention and success.
- Tracks usage of tutoring services, including student sign-in for in-person events.
- Maintains reliable and consistent work hours.
- Develops and presents workshop opportunities to students.
- Participates in staff meetings, training activities and professional development opportunities.
- Follows policy and procedures set by the college and the library.
- Works with the Outreach Librarian, who liaises with professors and other academic staff, to stay informed on curriculum changes, collect resources, and receive feedback on students' progress as well as identify areas needing further attention.
View job description.
LIFE Program and Hispanic/Latino Outreach Office Assistant:
Assist with LIFE Program as needed; including, but not limited to:
- Creating content for program social media pages using Canva
- Monitoring and updating program social media pages, including posting information about upcoming events, responding to direct messages from students, interacting with students and supporters, etc.
- Assisting with planning, setting up, and executing LIFE Program events
- Organizing and monitoring program supplies
- Assisting LIFE Success Coach, LIFE Program Coordinator, and Director of HIspanic and Latino Outreach
Assist with Hispanic outreach initiatives as needed; including, but not limited to:
- Working program table/booth at campus and local community events
- Contacting prospective students
- Answering NWACC enrollment questions
- Connecting current and prospective students to resources
View job description.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Admissions Processing Support:
- Assist with document handling including retrieving, scanning and/or electronically saving student documents
- Assist with reviewing and/or processing admissions related documents
- Provide appropriate referrals to other departments within the college
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
View job description.
BRIGHTWATER
Brightwater Front Desk Support:
- Responding to emails, coordinating tours, helping perform admin duties such as answering phone, providing guidance to visitors from the front desk.
- If interested can also assist Business Operations Manager with daily tasks
View job description.
OTHER LOCATIONS
Curatorial Team Support
- Research objects and resources managed by the curatorial department
- Opportunities to research independently and continue building artist files
- While much of the work is self-guided, work study students are expected to pro-actively
update their supervisor regarding progress on projects
and challenges - Contribute to timeline around the history of Alfred Stieglitz Collection citing primary sources.
- Draw upon and contribute to an annotated bibliography covering topics related to the
Stieglitz Collection, scanning, and organizing materials to
support future research. - Advance writing skills, develop critical thinking in analyzing primary materials, and deepen knowledge around the history of Fisk, the Stieglitz Collection, and the museum field.
- Student workers are expected to actively participate in meetings and other professional opportunities.
View job description.
Children’s Library Assistant
- Assisting with the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of children's programs
- Shelving library materials and maintaining shelf order
- Maintaining organization of department
- Reviewing materials for damage and cleaning items as needed
- Creating themed book bundles
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
View job description.