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Federal Work Study at FORTIS Colleges and Institutes

Montgomery, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Basic Computer Operation, Trustworthiness, Following Directions

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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. Qualifications Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: * Must be enrolled and actively attending a program at the Fortis Montgomery campus. * Must have been awarded FWS funds through financial aid. * 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: 10-25 hours per week Travel: None Working Environment: Interior/Office

Responsibilities

Federal Work Study employees provide general assistance and support to the Director, including student services assistance and job development. They also advise graduates on employment opportunities and assist with retention counseling initiatives.