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.

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.