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, each providing specific support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to peer students by coordinating study sessions, reviewing class materials and test questions, enhancing ideas for papers, and offering study techniques.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Student Success with scheduling and organizing study sessions.
• Improve knowledge of educational subjects and literacy skills for children, individually or in groups.
• 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 improving literacy.
• Establish and maintain rapport with children.
• Maintain an 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 needed equipment and supplies.
• Report damage of media or hardware to the designated person.
• Set up and take down 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.

Requirements

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

Work Experience: None required.

Licensing / Certification: None.

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of personal computer systems and software applications
• Attention to detail
• Alphabetization
• Self‑directed and self‑motivated
• Acceptance of authority
• Reliability and honesty
• Time management
• Effective 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
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status