.Federal Work-Study Student Assistant - Golden West College 2026/2027

Coast Community College District • Huntington Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Golden West College (GWC), located in Huntington Beach, is a highly regarded institution known for its academic quality and innovation. GWC is committed to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and diversity. The college serves approximately 11,000 students per term and is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The Student Employment Program offers students opportunities to earn money, gain experience, and combine academic study with on-the-job training. This program includes roles such as General-Student Assistant, Federal Work-Study Student Assistant, and CalWORKs Work-Study Student Assistant. Student assistants work in various departments, performing duties that can range from unskilled to skilled and specialized, often involving manual, clerical, or public contact tasks. Assignments have limited discretion and judgment, with work regularly reviewed and often involving detailed instructions. Student Assistant jobs are flexible, taking into account class schedules and exam times, and can be related to academic or career goals. The specific duties and responsibilities vary depending on the department and the needs of the position.

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 for a student assistant position under the federal work-study funding.
• Complete Online Employment Application
• Attach a copy of your Current Class schedule (Academic Year Fall 2026 / Spring 2027)
• Attach a copy of your Federal Work-Study Award Email
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Verification of federal work-study award
• Verification of class schedule
• Verification of employment history
• Background verification as governed under Education Code requirements
• Approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

• Student Assistant II: Some previous knowledge, experience, or education required
• Student Assistant III: Prior experience, education, or specialized skills required
• Student Assistant II: Must have a minimum of one year of experience in the same student assistant assignment.
• Student Assistant III: Must have a minimum of two years of experience in the same student assistant assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties from unskilled to skilled and/or specialized in a variety of positions that typically require the use of manual, clerical, public contact.
• Assignments have limited use of discretion and judgment.
• Work is regularly reviewed and may entail detailed instructions.
• Student Assistant job assignments take into account the class timings and exam schedule of the student and are more flexible than off-campus jobs.
• Choose assignments in a department that align with their academic and career goals and interests, as available.
• Student Assistant I – Entry level/Semi-skilled: Work is under immediate supervision; assignments typically involve standardized duties that are of a routine and repetitive nature; may include the use of special equipment, software applications, or tools per an established procedure.
• Student Assistant II – Intermediate/Advanced: Work is under general supervision with specialized training done on the job; assignments are varied and less routine and involve a moderate degree of responsibility; may involve access to and use of sophisticated data systems and confidential information; may require moderate independent judgment, analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Student Assistant III – Specialist/Lead: Work is under general supervision; assignments involve a broad variety of skills and/or tasks for which considerable training is required; require the application of considerable independent judgment and decision-making; may have the responsibility to direct the work of lower-level student employees.

Benefits

• Temporary employment with the Coast Community College District.
• Employment can range from summer jobs to positions that last as long as you are a student.
• Assignments can be related to your academic field of study, but do not need to be.
• Student Assistant job assignments take into account the class timings and exam schedule of the student and are more flexible than off-campus jobs.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

What This Job Offers

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