.Federal Work-Study Student Assistant - Orange Coast College 2026/2027 Academic Year

Coast Community College District • Costa Mesa, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program provides part-time employment to students with significant financial need, as determined by federal guidelines. The federal government covers a portion of the student's salary, with the school paying the remainder. FWS is part of a student's overall financial aid package and is intended to offer a balance between the student's interests and the department's needs, allowing students to gain experience related to their career objectives or develop new skills. This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year at Orange Coast College (OCC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Requirements

• Students must be enrolled in classes for the current semester.
• Must have been awarded federal work-study through the financial aid office to be eligible.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Complete Online Employment Application (education and work experience/volunteer experience must be thoroughly completed).
• Attach a copy of your Current Class Schedule (Academic Year Fall 2026 / Spring 2027) - PDF recommended.
• Attach a copy of your Federal Work-Study Award Email - PDF recommended.
• Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Employment is contingent upon verification of federal work-study award, class schedule, employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees.

Nice To Haves

• Seek a position related to their career objective or seek positions that offer skill development.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties from unskilled to skilled and/or specialized in a variety of positions that typically require the use of manual, clerical, and public contact.
• Duties will vary depending on the nature of the assignment and the needs of the respective department.
• Student Assistant I: Work is under immediate supervision, involving standardized duties that are routine and repetitive. May involve the use of special equipment, software applications, or tools per established procedure.
• Student Assistant II: Work is under general supervision, with varied and less routine assignments involving a moderate degree of responsibility. May involve access to and use of sophisticated data systems and confidential information. Requires moderate independent judgment, analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Student Assistant III: Work is under general supervision, involving a broad variety of skills and/or tasks. Requires considerable independent judgment and decision-making. May involve directing the work of lower-level student employees.

Benefits

• Student employment provides an opportunity to earn money and continue your education.
• Train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the institution you attend.
• Combine your academic study with on-the-job experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed