Work-study is a federal need based award granted to eligible students who would like to work part-time on campus while completing their degree program. Work-study was designed to provide financial assistance to students through valuable work experience, encourage community service and work related to the student’s course of study that can be included in their curriculum vita after graduation.
All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The applicant must:
• be admitted to a Financial Aid eligible degree, diploma or certificate program
• be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester
• Earn and maintain at least a 2.0 Cumulative GPA
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines for Federal Student Aid
• Complete the online Work-Study application
• Not have an outstanding balance owed to the College
If you meet the above requirements, then please review the open positions (if available) and complete the Application for College Work-Study below (be sure to list your top 2 position choices on the application). If you are eligible for Work-Study, your application will be forwarded to the hiring supervisors for the positions listed on your application. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring supervisor will call you to arrange an appointment.
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For all inquiries, please contact Mrs. Licinia Kearse, Workstudy Coordinator, 803.535.1370.
Available Positions by Department:
Department: Admissions
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 20
Job Duties: Student(s) will come in at assigned times and begin work which is assigned to each. The assigned duties consist of sending prospect and student information (post cards and letters), alphabetizing admissions documents (applications and test scores); their assigned station is at the front desk which they will assist there as needed, proof and prepare mailing of correspondences such as postcards and acceptance/applied letters, then from there make sure the area stands and tables are stocked of curriculum information (brochures), fill copy machine of paper, help with maintaining bulletin boards (flyers of events), data entry (Excel and Word documents) and when necessary assist with Admissions Day (tour guide).
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Department: Advising Center
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 20
Job Duties: Students will be responsible for training students on Octech software for D2L and connect. Each will be trained by a staff in the Advising Center. Students will be responsible for assisting with CM for Financial Aid, Admission and Advising. All students will assist all areas in Student Services. Students will assist with the Admission staff with their needs. Students are responsible to assist with the FAFSA process.
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Department: Arts and Sciences
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 10
Job Duties: Greeting student visitors to campus; sharing information about the college (history, mission, services, etc.); supporting leadership and student activities on campus; conducting campus tours; guiding program-specific students; supporting Foundation activities; conducting outreach to high school/Middle College students.
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Department: Computer Technology
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 10
Job Duties: provide student support and customer service to; community members, faculty, staff and students with regards to computer repair and troubleshooting services with varying technical assistance and training; be acquainted with available resources and stay updated with campus technology changes and problems that relates to wireless connections, software applications ONLY required by the Computer Technology Department and the knowledge of the usage of those applications in order to offer support to tutors and faculty members of the CPT Department; to familiarize themselves with software and hardware applications used in the open computer lab as it relates to the Programming and NSIA curriculum; maintain support of the maintenance of the CPT Department’s network that is COMPLETELY firewalled from the OCTECH domain of the college; assist students with labs assignments and certification preparation to assist the department’s faculty members and adjunct faculty.
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Department: Corporate Training and Economic Development
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 12
Job Duties: Answer phones as needed, assist with filing, copying, data entry, ensure that brochures are maintained, compile evaluation summaries, and other administrative support duties as required.
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Department: Electronics Engineering Technology – Electronic Instrumentation Technology
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 10
Job Duties: Student/Intern would perform construction of new projects and modifications to existing projects for Education and Lab Instruction purposes in the EIT Labs. Student would be required to document all phases of work performed. This includes but not limited to wiring, metal work, identification, assembly, programming, and testing. Supervisory direction would be given.
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Department: Health Sciences and Nursing
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 4
Job Duties: Answering phones, direct students and monitor desk downstairs in Building “U”, make sure areas are stocked for students and faculty, assist with documents using Microsoft Office products as needed, file documents as needed and other assigned duties.
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Department: Student Services
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 20
Job Duties: Assisting at the front desk, which includes answering the phone and making sure students are placed in QLESS and direct bookings appointments to appropriate counselor, assists with mass mailings, and other related duties as needed.
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Department: Student Success Center
Semester(s): Spring and Summer 2021
Hours per week: 15
Job Duties: Meet with students on a drop-in or appointment basis to assist with academic content and techniques for learning material in the area of math or humanities; update and enter information on tutoring session into the student success center database; greet students as they enter the area and answer questions about services. Ensure students sign in for tutoring; all tutors assist students with organization, study skills, note-taking tips and resources available through the center; work on projects that will enhance learning objectives for students in the center; assist students with locating campus resources and getting answers to questions; assist with events, presentations, and workshops sponsored by the student success center or math lab; oversee that students accurately sign in and out when they come in to their designated area; assist students with D2L and Connect Questions.
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