Federal Work Study at FORTIS Colleges and Institutes

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Peer Guidance Counseling, Tutorial Services, Job Development, Placement Assistance, Retention Counseling, Trustworthiness, Basic Computer Operation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Federal Work Study Reports to: Department Director or Campus President Position Summary: Federal Work Study (FWS) employees are active students who are awarded a fixed amount of maximum earnings over a specific time period as part of the student’s financial aid award package. A portion of each student’s earned hourly wage will be paid by federal funds, provided that the hours worked are properly documented and the FWS employee’s time record is certified and signed by the FWS employee’s supervisor. Generally the student employees work between 10 and 25 hours per week in student service and community service positions. Eligible and approved FWS employment positions may be on campus or off campus in approved non-profit community service organizations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide general assistance and support to the Director by providing student services assistance including peer guidance counseling, tutorial services, and job development and placement assistance to current students and graduates. * Advise graduates of employment opportunities. * Assist the Director in the collection and recording of placement information. * Assist the Director with retention counseling initiatives. * Report any student or graduate concerns or problems to the Director. Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: * Must be enrolled and attending an eligible program. * Must have been awarded FWS. * Good organizational and communication skills. * Prior working knowledge of basic computer operation is desirable. * Must be trustworthy and be able to follow directions. Classification: Nonexempt Work Hours: Ten hours per week. Travel: None Working Environment: Interior/Office Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide general assistance and support to the Director by providing student services assistance including peer guidance counseling, tutorial services, and job development and placement assistance to current students and graduates. * Advise graduates of employment opportunities. * Assist the Director in the collection and recording of placement information. * Assist the Director with retention counseling initiatives. * Report any student or graduate concerns or problems to the Director.

Responsibilities

Federal Work Study employees provide general assistance and support to the Director, including student services assistance and advising graduates of employment opportunities. They also assist in the collection of placement information and report any student or graduate concerns.