Federal Work Study - Basic Needs

Salary: $16.90 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino Valley College 701 S. Mt. Vernon St, San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Student
Job Number: 2426-00147
Department: Student Life
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
Work Schedule: Varies
HR Recruiter: Maria Torres
Work Days/Year: Varies
Mission Statement: San Bernardino Valley College provides innovative instructional programs and cohesive student services to support the educational goals of a culturally diverse community of learners by engaging in continuous improvement and actively working towards an antiracist culture to foster an environment of meaningful learning and belonging for our students, employees, and the community.


Job Description
This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. The department may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year. Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department with the information provided in your application.

San Bernardino Community College District accepts applications for Federal Work Study, hourly positions for San Bernardino Valley College on a continuous basis. However, this does not imply the department is actively recruiting for this position. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the requirements will be contact by the department representative.


Student worker will assist employees in the Basic Needs Office.


Student workers are responsible for assisting the Basic Needs staff in the successful management and implementation of the student engagement experience including Bue's Pantry, the Basic Needs Office, and occasionally The Office of Student Life.


Students will be cross trained to work in several of these areas and provide assistance with general office duties to include the following areas: information desk, technical/operation, services, event logistics, office and clerical assistance.


Must have the ability to work with a diverse student population.


Due to the sensitive nature of office logistics, students will be expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality.


ALL STUDENT EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PERIODIC MANDATORY TRAININGS.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing department information
• Office coverage (Basic Needs Office and occasionally The Office of Student Life)
• Mail pick-up/delivery.
• Assist with serving students, helping with grocery deliveries, stocking shelves in Blue's Pantry
• Assisting in typing, photocopying, and answering phone calls
• Occasional operation of the student identification card machine
• Assist students, staff, and faculty with various requests but not limited to department questions, completion of request forms, making appointments with Basic Needs staff.
• Assist in Basic Needs outreach through tabling, social media, marketing, events, and presentations.
• Assisting in other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Students must possess a Federal Work-Study award for the current academic year.
• Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units fall and spring semester; 3 units' summer.
• Students must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
• Students must have a current TB.
• Ability to follow directions to perform the duties as assigned.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all confidential information disclosed.
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Students cannot fall below half-time (6+ units) during their employment under the FWS program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Punctual and dependable
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to pay diligence and follow directions carefully.
• Must have the desire to learn and exercise office skills and procedures with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.



Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. This position also requires assisting Blue's Pantry with deliveries, stocking, etc. and will require appropriate attire.



Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.


Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements
Employment Requirements
Please contact Amber Martin via email at to schedule an interview once you applied.

The person selected for hire will require to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

• Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to borne by candidate.
• Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
• Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
• Other pre-employment requirements may require depending on the position (i.e., certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's
This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.