Federal Work Study - Office Assistant (Student Life)

Hourly Rate

$17.00/per hour

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits

Work Schedule

Hours varied; Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; schedule cannot exceed 19.5 hours/week

Job Summary

The Federal Work Study - Office Assistant (Student Activities) plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Center for Student Life (The Gecko Hideout) and helping to create a welcoming and engaging campus environment. This position provides customer service to students and visitors, assists with campus programming and events, and helps maintain the appearance and functionality of the Student Life space.

Additional Information

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the MCCCD Federal Work-Study Website

Essential Functions

• Computer competence and skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the capacity and enthusiasm to learn school-specific data systems like SIS, HCM, and appointment calendars
• Strong communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills when working with students, staff, faculty, and the public
• Answering phones and multitasking in a busy office environment
• Adhere to strict student/faculty confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more at GateWay, have unmet financial need, and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards

Special Working Conditions

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require numerous evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas

How to Apply

1. Confirm your eligibility with the GWCC Office of Financial Aid

2. Upload the following document:

• Resume

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.