Federal Work-Study Jobs

The primary mission of the FWS program is to:

Help students who need employment income and who can benefit from the work experience.
Assist the student in developing good work habits in preparation for entering the workforce.
Provide valuable employment opportunities.The job should attempt to reflect the educational or vocational goals of the student.

To be eligible for the work study program students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have acompleted file at the Financial Aid Office. If you have any questions about your eligibility please contact the Financial Aid Office.

To apply for the FWS positions below, please contact the Supervisor specified in the listing.

Little Colorado Campus (LCC), Winslow

FWS Position/Title: Instructor’s aide

FWS Supervisor: Rickey Jackson
Extension: 6530
Department/Division: The Learning Cornerstone

Job Description: Assist TLC students with course work (tutor TLC students), monitor student writing center, answer phones, filing, shredding, record keeping, etc.
Special Skills: Basic word processing knowledge, basic office skills, able to work well with people (workable knowledge of Excel is an advantage). Willingness to take EDU101 effective tutoring or EDU 102 Laubach tutoring.

FWS Position /Title: Business Lab Assistant

Supervisor: Tom Nagle
Extension: 6554
Department/Division: Business
Job Description: Assist with filing, typing, organizing computer software.
Special Skills: Typing, computer literacy.

Painted Desert Campus (PDC), and District Office (DO) Holbrook

FWS Position/Title: Office Clerk/Aide

FWS Supervisor: Kathy McPherson/Peggy Belknap
Extension: 7454/7455
Department/Division: Workforce Development

Job Description: Filing, copying, preparing packets for meetings, checking mail, computer work (MSOffice), setup and cleanup for meetings, other duties as assigned.
Special Skills: Good people and communication skills (taking phone messages, greeting visitors to the office, etc.), MSOffice, licensed driver.

FWS Position/Title: Library Aide (3 positions available)

FWS Supervisor: Bethann O’Laughlin/Trudy Bender
Extension: 7323/7324
Department/Division: Library

Job Description: Checkout and check-in library materials, use automated catalog, answer telephone, assist students in finding and using information, shelve materials, distribute materials to audio and video classrooms, process materials, assist with use of AV equipment, copier, computers, reserve materials, fax, testing. Other functions as required. Complete job description at the library.
Special Skills: Basic computer skills, positive and friendly attitude, willingness to help others, professional use of telephone and in-person interaction, attention to details, ability to follow written and verbal directions.

FWS Position/Title: Campus Office Clerk (2 positions available)

FWS Supervisor: Russell Dickerson
Extension: 7307
Department/Division: Administrative Services

Job Description: Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty/staff and the public, Answer multiple phone lines and transfer calls, Typing, Maintain alphabetical files, Maintain campus office and college vehicles, Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, Assist campus office staff in completing tasks/projects.
Special Skills: Good customer service skills, Use of computers and knowledge of applications such as Word and Excel, Good communication skills, Ability to follow direction.

FWS Position/Title: Office Clerk/Aide

FWS Supervisor: Kerri Dewitt Larson/Maderia J. Ellison
Extension: 7684/7643
Department/Division: Business Office (District Office)

Job Description: Filing, copying, checking mail, computer work (MSOffice), answer phones, and other duties as assigned.
Special Skills: Computer skills (MSOffice), positive and friendly attitude, willingness to help others, professional use of telephone and in-person interaction, attention to details, ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Silver Creek Campus (SCC), Snowflake/Taylor

FWS Position/Title: TLC Aide

FWS Supervisor: Jan Kraai
Extension: 3518 or 6230
Department/Division: The Learning Cornerstone

Job Description: Assist the TLC instructor and Learning Assistant; monitor writing center computer lab; file, compile, and distribute curriculum materials for TLC lab; tutor TLC/ESL students; assist TLC students on computer; answer telephone.
Special Skills: Computer, clerical, and people skills.

FWS Position/Title: Library Aide (3 positions available)

FWS Supervisor: Daphne Brimhall/Margaret White
Extension: 6220
Department/Division: Library

Job Description: Checkout and check in library materials, use automated catalog, answer telephone, assist students in finding and using information, shelve materials, distribute materials to audio and video classrooms, process materials, assist with use of AV equipment, copier, computers, reserve materials, fax, testing. Other functions as required. Complete job description at the library.
Special Skills: Basic computer skills, positive and friendly attitude, willingness to help others, professional use of telephone and in-person interaction, attention to details, ability to follow written and verbal directions.

FWS Position/Title: Campus Office Assistant

FWS Supervisor: Susan Olsen
Extension: 6206
Department/Division: Campus Operations/Administrative Services

Job Description: General office duties, answer phones, put up mail, type requested items, straighten office, may be assigned to wash vehicles, and other duties as assigned.
Special Skills: Typing, filing, and good human relation skills.

Hopi Center

FWS Position/Title: Library Aide

FWS Supervisor: Vernette Thomas
Extension: 2221
Department/Division: Library

Job Description: Checkout and check-in library materials, use automated catalog, answer telephone, assist students in finding and using information, shelve materials, distribute materials to audio and video classrooms, process materials, assist with use of AV equipment, copier, computers, reserve materials, fax, testing and other duties as assigned.
Special Skills: Basic computer skills, positive and friendly attitude, willingness to help others, professional use of telephone and in-person interaction, attention to details, ability to follow written and verbal directions.

FWS Position/Title: Office Clerk/Aide

FWS Supervisor: Vermetta Quanimptewa
Extension: 2222

Job Description: Assist by answering phone calls; taking messages; greeting students, staff and the general public; filing, copying, preparing packets for meetings, checking mail, computer work (MSOffice), setup and cleanup for meetings, other duties as assigned.
Special Skills: Good people and communication skills (taking phone messages, greeting visitors to the office, etc.), MSOffice, licensed driver.

Kayenta Center (KAY)

FWS Position/Title: Math, Reading and Writing Tutors

FWS Supervisor: LaVerne Bradley
Phone: (928) 697-2371
Department/Division: Kayenta Intermediate School (Grade Levels 6-8)

Job Description: Provides and carries out instructional support under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher who prepares the lessons and plans the instruction support activities.
Special Skills: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Whiteriver Center (WRV)

FWS Position/Title: TLC FWS Aide

FWS Supervisor: Dawn M. Johnson
Phone: 2126
Department/Division: Developmental Services

Job Description: FWS aide will perform clerical duties such as maintaining files, duplicating forms, completing forms, assisting the Learning Assistant, assist in equipment inventories, and completing other duties as assigned.
Special Skills: Must have experience with various software programs such as MSWord and MS EXCEL and navigating the Internet. Must have people skills to assist students.

The FWS Handbook for 07-08 is available here.