Federal Work Study Student - Southside College of Health Sciences - PRN

Primary Function / General Purpose

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a position authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, that provides part‑time, need‑based jobs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. FWS positions can vary from Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) Tutoring, America Reads Tutor, Clinical Simulation & Learning Center (CSLC) Assistant, to Clerical Assistant roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide academic support to peer students by coordinating study sessions, reviewing class materials, test questions, enhancing ideas for papers, and providing study techniques.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Student Success with scheduling and organizing study sessions.
• Improve knowledge of educational subjects and literacy skills to children, individually or in groups.
• Help children develop positive attitudes toward learning, self‑confidence, and reduced anxiety or fear of failure.
• Establish and maintain rapport with children.
• Maintain open lab during assigned hours and ensure security of the lab area.
• Work with CSLC faculty to ensure labs have adequate stock of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist nursing students during practice sessions by providing equipment and supplies needed.
• Report damage of media or hardware to the designated person.
• Perform set‑up and take‑down of equipment and supplies needed for skill sessions.
• Inspect and clean lab equipment and patient simulators as directed.
• Provide basic clerical assistance such as alphabetizing, filing, copying, mailing, answering phone calls, computer work, and general office duties.

Licensing / Certification

None

Education

Must be an actively enrolled student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing.

Work Experience

None

Skills

• Basic knowledge of personal computer systems and software applications
• Attention to detail
• Alphabetization
• Self‑directed
• Self‑motivated
• Acceptance of authority
• Reliable
• Honest
• Time management
• Communication
• Teamwork

Pay

Range: $16.32 – $23.15 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support