Federal Work Study

Position Summary:
Federal Work Study (FWS) employees are active students who are awarded a fixed amount of maximum earnings over a specific time period as part of their financial aid award package. A portion of each student’s earned hourly wage will be paid by federal funds, provided that the hours worked are properly documented and the FWS employee’s time record is certified and signed by the FWS employee’s supervisor. Federal Work Study students can work up to 25 hours per week in student service and community service positions. Eligible and approved FWS employment positions may be on campus or off campus in approved non-profit community service organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general assistance and support to the on-campus department or off-campus non-profit or community service organization

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled and actively attending a Denver College of Nursing program
• Must have been awarded FWS funding through financial aid.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Prior working knowledge of basic computer operations is desirable.
• Must be trustworthy and be able to follow directions.

Classification: Nonexempt

Work Hours: up to 25 hours per week

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office

Federal Work Study