Job Description

Federal Work Study Program

Federal work study based on the financial need of a student that applies for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It provides funds that students earn through part-time employment to help pay the cost of their educational expenses. Federal work study can be on campus or off campus. If on campus you will usually work for your school, if off campus, your employer will usually be a private non-profit organization or a public agency, and the work performed must be in the public interest. Your school might have agreements with private, for-profit employers for Federal Work-Study jobs. This type of job must be relevant to your course of study (to the maximum extent possible).

Typical positions for work study student assistants are office assistants, assistant technicians, lab assistants, aides to instructors/deans, athletic assistants, etc. Must be mature, responsible, organized and be able to pay attention to details.

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational/Skill Requirements

• Undergraduate student awarded federal work study funds in financial aid package.
• Must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College.
• Must be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half time) for Fall and Spring.
• If attending Summer semesters, you must be enrolled in at least three hours (quarter time).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. You must not have any prior institutional balance or blocks.
• Student must have transportation to off-campus worksites.
• Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

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