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, and Clerical Assistant roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide academic support to peer students by coordinating study sessions, reviewing class materials, reviewing test questions, enhancing ideas for papers, providing study techniques, etc.
• Assist the Asst. Director of Student Success with scheduling and organizing study sessions.
• Assist in improving knowledge of educational subjects and literacy skills to children, either in a group or individually.
• Help children develop positive attitudes toward learning.
• Help children develop self‑confidence, raise self‑concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure.
• Assist children in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving their literacy.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the children.
• Maintain open lab during assigned hours.
• Maintain security of the lab area.
• Work with CSLC faculty to ensure that CSLC labs have an 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.
• Perform inspection and cleaning of lab equipment and patient simulators as directed.
• Provide assistance with basic clerical activities 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 required.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of personal computer systems and software applications
• Attention to detail
• Alphabetization
• Self‑directed
• Self‑motivated
• Acceptance of authority
• Reliability
• Honesty
• 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