Federal Work Study Student

Job Summary:

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program provides part-time jobs for undergraduates and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study. Applying to this post does not guarantee a Federal Work Study Placement. Placement in a Federal Work Study position is dependent on your eligibility for Federal student aid. Once you apply to this post, your FWS eligibility will be reviewed, and you will be contacted regarding FWS job placement. Job placement is on a first come, first served basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Varies

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Must be a Current CDU student enrolled in at least six (6) or more units per semester

EXPERIENCE:

• Varies

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Varies

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• On campus or off campus with federal, state, or local public agencies or private nonprofit organizations. Off campus jobs will be academically relevant as possible.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally required to work in confined space.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Special Requirements:

• Completed 24-25 FAFSA
• SAI of 30,000 or less
• Enrolled in at least six (6) or more units per semester
• Email fwshelp@cdrewu.edu to obtain the ” 24-25 FWS Eligibility Confirmation" letter provided by The Office of Financial Aid.
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by Federal Guidelines
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

• COVID-19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal, state, and local laws related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.

Hourly Rate Range:  $20/hourly

Part Time

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.