Federal Work-Study (Part-Time, Students Only)

Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program provides federally subsidized jobs for students with demonstrated financial need. The program emphasizes community service and job opportunities that compliment and reinforce our student's educational and career goals. The program is available to students as an alternate resource to earn money to help cover educational expenses.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Essential Duties

• Assisting students
• Answering telephones
• Scanning documents
• Filing
• Administrative duties
• Preparing mailings and promotional material
• Data entry

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Title IV Aid
• Must have financial need
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester at VGCC
• Must submit a resume
• Must submit a cover letter

Physical Demands

• Light work that may include moving objects up to 20 pounds
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing