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:
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Assisting with answering telephones, running errands on campus, assisting with mailings, and making copies.
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Greeting prospective students, parents and visitors
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Answering questions and directing them to the proper individual(s).
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Data entry.
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Assisting with campus tours as needed.
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Other administrative duties or special projects as assigned.
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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:
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Ability to keep confidential information private as well as excellent computer, phone, and customer service skills.
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Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented.
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Ability to work well with others or by yourself.
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Willingness to tackle new projects and ability to maintain professionalism, including punctuality and appearance.
Skill Development Areas:
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Time Management
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Customer Service
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General Office Skills
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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:
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Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the Cowley College Financial Aid office.
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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.
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If approved, the Student must complete the Work Study application by visiting Cowley College’s employment page at employment@cowley.edu and searching for "Work Study." Students will create an online account and complete all pages of the Work Study Application.
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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.
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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.
