Work Study Program

This campus-based Federal Work Study program is authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. It provides funds for summer and part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need.

Available Work Study Jobs

Amount

$15.48 per hour: maximum number of hours per week is 37.5 during the summer and 15 hours during the academic year.

Eligibility

Students who participate in the Federal Work Study program must:

  • complete and submit a FAFSA Need Analysis Report.
  • have unmet need after deducting the expected student contribution from the budget.
  • make satisfactory academic progress as defined by WVSOM.
  • be a citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen recognized by the government as being in the U.S. for other than temporary purposes.
  • be registered with the Selective Service Agency if you are required to be registered.

Repayment

Students participating in the Federal Work Study program are not required to repay funds received.

Positions Available

If you have been approved for federal work study you may contact the supervisors below to apply for their listed positions. All positions will be compensated at $15.48 per hour.

Fall Position - Office of General Counsel

Supervisor:

Brian Lutz

B319A

304-347-6332

Hours per week/per student:

15

Positions available:

1

Job Description:

General filing, answering calls, scheduling appointments, digitizing archived paper files (prepping, scanning, saving, and shredding), retrieving mail, organizing office shared drive, organizing and/or managing travel requests.

M1 Fall Position - Library

Supervisor:

Rachel McGuire

101 - Library

304-793-6562

Hours per week/per student:

6-9

Positions available:

1

Job Description:

  • Help library-users find physical and digital materials
  • Check out/check in items
  • Answer questions in-person and on phone
  • Sign out/sign in study rooms
  • Restock printer, stapler, etc.
  • Assist with special projects as assigned

 

Fall Position - Office of Student Affairs

Supervisor:

Amber Reed

Student Center 101

304-647-6838

Hours per week/per student:

10-15

Positions available:

1

Job Description:

  • Assist in planning and coordinating student events and activities. 
  • Help with setting up and tearing down events. 
  • Promote events across the campus. 
  • Serve as an additional point of contact for students seeking information about resources at Student Affairs. 
  • Aid in the organization of events such as orientation, white coat ceremonies, award ceremonies, receptions, and graduations. 
  • Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather feedback on events and the campus environment. 
  • Prepare and organize event materials such as programs, name tags, and informational packets. 
  • Maintain the organization and cleanliness of our student food pantry, supplies closet, and student club closet which includes stocking, organizing, and cleaning to ensure efficient functioning. 
  • Update information on display boards in the Student Affairs suite and Student Center.  - Ensure all study areas are clean, properly functioning, and well-stocked with necessary supplies to provide students with inviting study spaces and required resources. -Ensure the recreation room is stocked and the equipment is functioning properly. 

Fall Position - Biomedical Sciences

Supervisor:

Bobbi Morgan

Science Building

304-793-6828

Hours per week/per student:

15

Positions available:

1

Job Description:

Assist lab staff with preparing HGR donors for cremation, cleaning instruments and other supplies, and relocating learning resources to accommodate construction activities.

 

Summer Job: Alumni Relations and Continuing Medical Education

Supervisor:

Mark VanBuren

L105

304-647-6257

Hours per week/per student:

37.5

Positions available:

1

Job Description:

  1. Filing documents and organizing physical and digital records.
  2. Scanning and digitizing historical and current materials.
  3. Assisting with mailings, including labeling, sorting, and stuffing envelopes.
  4. Preparing event material such as name tags, programs, and signage
  5. Helping maintain a clean and organized office environment
  6. Providing general office support as needed

Summer Job: Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH)

Supervisor:

Joyce Martin

CRCH B 221

304-793-6571

Hours per week/per student:

37.5

Positions available:

2

Job Description:

  1.  Contributing to study design and data collections for research initiative's, possibly for state fair.
  2. Supporting use of the Clingman Center for Community Engagement by assisting with community programs, scheduling, events, and activities.
  3. Helping plan and deliver youth and senior outreach efforts that strengthen CRCH's engagement across diverse populations.
  4. Enhancing CRCH visibility on campus by assisting staff in expanding student-focused opportunities and involvement.
  5. Participating in and supporting CRCH education and training offerings, helping extend their research and impact.
  6. Organize and maintain lending library storage.
  7. Support the organization and ongoing management of the department's digital file storage.

Summer Job: Biomedical Science

Supervisor:

Dr. Amanda Slotter

A328

304-647-6214

Hours per week/per student:

37.5

Positions available:

1

Job Description:

Educational Support:  inventory anatomical structures on teaching materials (e.g., models, plastinations, and digital images), create and implement cataloguing system for anatomical resources, assist with creation of 3D photogrammetry materials, create pre-lab readiness quizzes, print and organize educational materials including those used in Social Determinants of Health Group activity.