FWS CGE Student Worker Summer 2026 *working August only

This position is funded through Federal Work Study (FWS) funds.

Supervisor: Suzanne Miller

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Location: On Campus

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Duration: Month of August 2026 only

Position Overview

The student worker provides a variety of types of assistance for CGE staff.


The student will develop and exhibit the following core competencies: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving; Oral/Written Communications; Teamwork/Collaboration; Digital Technology; Leadership; Professionalism/Work Ethic; and Global/Intercultural Fluency.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• file creation and maintenance
• data entry and maintenance of database
• follow-up with students
• photocopy and scan
• campus deliveries and other errands
• assist with coordinating international student orientation
• organize and attend study abroad fairs
• assist with annual photo contest
• contribute to social media presence
• update CGE website content
• prepare outreach information (flyers, newsletters, etc.) for distribution
• update and maintain office displays on campus
• provide occasional office coverage
• sort, update and maintain materials in the physical study away resource space
• edit and update online study away portal
• occasional office cleaning and organization
• answer the phone, greet visitors
• special projects as assigned

Working Conditions

• Will be working primarily in office environment
• Office environment: artificial light, dust, allergens, sitting or standing for periods of time, staring at a computer, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms) and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• Computer savvy and willingness to learn Via-TRM and other software
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be responsible and punctual
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Knowledge of and/or interest in international education
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good telephone etiquette
• Office casual dress required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous study abroad or travel experience
• Previous office experience
• Photo and/or video editing skills
• Social media
• Web editing skills
• Foreign language proficiency
• Experience working with diverse populations of students

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk/navigate around campus including up and down stairs
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Other Information

• All Augustana University employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend any required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Certain positions may require a background check when appointed and disclosure.

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants will be interviewed after three days of job posting.