What is Federal Work-Study?
Federal Work-Study (FWS) serves as a federal financial aid program, providing students with part-time employment to help cover educational expenses.
How to qualify for Federal Work-Study?
To be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS), you must:
- Have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with our college.
- Demonstrate unmet financial need based on your FAFSA results.
- Be enrolled in at least six credit hours, maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
- Be proactive in exploring FWS positions and completing required application materials.
If you are interested in an FWS position at MCC, your first step is to complete the FWS Student Interest Form. Most FWS positions require a resume and sometimes a cover letter. For guidance on crafting an effective resume and cover letter, visit the Professional Development and Job Readines site.
If you need help navigating the Maricopa Jobs website or assistance with job searching techniques, please visit Building 36N on the Southern and Dobson campus and speak with the Career Services front desk staff, or call 480-461-7592.
Resources, Information, and Links for FWS Students:
Federal Work-Study Job Openings
- Athletics Compliance Assistant and Front Desk Assistant - Athletics Department
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Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Department: Athletics Department
Pay Rate: $14.35 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefitsJob Summary:
The purpose of this position in Mesa athletics compliance services at Mesa Community College is to provide comprehensive front and back office services ranging from processing of incoming and outgoing phone calls, texts and emails. processing support reviewing documents submitted for Mesa and NJCAA athletic eligibility participation.Essential Functions:
- Front counter duties involve incoming and outgoing communications.
- Organizing and filing of eligibility documents.
- Imputing of data into the master database system.
- Responsible for day-to-day intake, tracking, and recording of incoming high school and college transcripts.
- Assist in creating Excel spreadsheet to track general record retention, persistence, academic and athletic award, transfer, and graduation statistics, and other continuing education/athletic-related services with a high level of accuracy within an athletic compliance services environment.
- Provides basic athletic program information to faculty and staff.
- Conducts data entry of program-related activities, applicant processing, and other programs. related information.
- Assist in submitting documents submitted via Dynamic Forms.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service experience
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Experience with working in an office setting
- Wanting to help others
- Flexible in a fast paced environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional demeanor -Good communication skills (written & verbal) Office skills (e.g. office phone, Microsoft office suite such as excel, word, powerpoint; Google for email and calendar.)
- Organizational skills
- The ability to self-monitor and work autonomously with follow-through on assignments with high standards of performance
- Project and event logistics, paperwork, set-up & clean up
- General office tasks, filing, organizing, answering calls, note taking, responding to inquiries
Special Working Conditions:
- Being able to lift at least 25lbs
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and email of interest to Sherman Forbes at [email protected]. - Office Assistant- Psychology Department (Hiring for 5 positions)
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Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Department: Psychological Science
Pay Rate: $14.70 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 8am-12pm, 10am-2pm, 12-4pm, 1pm-5pm, 2pm-7pm (Hours can vary)
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefitsJob Summary:
The Psychological Science Department is looking for a Federal Work Study student office assistant whose abilities are performing clerical tasks, providing customer service and supporting the administrative specialist in an academic setting to ensure the office is running efficiently. We seek applicants who are enthusiastic, proactive, and demonstrate a willingness to learn on the job to support student success.Essential Functions:
- Greet visitors who come into our office including students, faculty, and administrators
- Answer phones, taking messages, sending emails
- Support faculty and staff needs such as: making copies, distributing correspondence, and other special projects
- Partake in setting up/taking down events for special events hosted by the department
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a Federal Work Study Student (must have FAFSA application completed before applying)
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite knowledge
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Applicant may choose their desired shift once hired
- Psychology Major
- Prior customer service experience
- Flexibility with day-to-day functions
Special Working Conditions:
- May be required to lift or carry up to 15-20 pounds
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply via HCM or come into the Psychological Science building, BP-43A. Please contact [email protected] or call (480) 461-7032 for further questions. Resume, Cover Letter, and references may be requested. - Federal Work Study- Financial Aid (Hiring for 2 positions)
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Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Department: Financial Aid- EC-39
Pay Rate: $15.00 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: 8am-2pm 2: 12pm-6pm
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefitsJob Summary:
Provides student support to the financial aid office/Enrollment services such as the Welcome Desk, Front Counter, and Virtual Chat with general Financial Aid knowledge.Essential Functions:
- General SIS searches for student account information
- Provides clerical support verifying, scanning, and filing student records
- Data Entry
- Provides support to full-time staff processing forms and reports
- Assist students and families at Welcome Desk, front counter, and virtual chat with general Financial Aid knowledge
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
Desired Qualifications:
- Customer service skills
- Some Microsoft Office Knowledge
How to Apply:
Email resume to Mayra Hernandez(Supervisor). - Federal Work Study- Enrollment Services/Admissions and Records ( 2 positions for Southern/Dobson, 1 position for Red Mountain)
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Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus and Red Mountain
Department: Enrollment Services/Admissions and Records
Pay Rate: $15.00 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: 8:00am-1:00pm/ 1:00pm-6:00pm
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefitsJob Summary:
The purpose of this position in the Admissions & Records at Mesa Community College is to provide comprehensive support to students seeking assistance with resolving admissions, records, registration, and payment related services in a one-stop enrollment services model to new and continuing students with high levels of accuracy and customer service.Essential Functions:
- Administer Information over the phone/in-person related to students accounts for registration, admissions, records and cashiers
- Process emails, Electronic dynamic forms, and take cashier payments
- Provide customers with clear, complete and accurate responses to their questions and document interactions in the Student Information System(SIS)
- Ability to successfully use technology in relation to in person services Customer Relations Management (CRM), Student Information System (SIS), Google Suite (Gmail, Groups, Drive, and Calendar) and ASSIST software
- Provide other Enrollment Services related support as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Customer service experience involving a high volume of public contact
- Experience managing multiple tasks within a process or procedure
- Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills
- Experience working with a diverse student/customer population
- Experience working with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and internet applications
Desired Qualifications:
- Six month customer service experience
- Previous experience in higher education setting in a one-stop or enrollment services setting
Special Working Conditions:
- Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidates own expense
- May require to travel from campus to campus
- May require some evenings or weekends
- May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
- Work alternating open and close shifts
- May be required to lift or carry up to 25 pounds
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] Open until filled. Please ensure your resume and cover letter provide the following items:Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge, and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11), including job title, job duties, indicate full or part time experience for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in the resume upon application, they will be requested at the time of interview.
MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.
- Federal Work Study- New Student Welcome Room/Outreach & Recruitment (Hiring for 2 positions)
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Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Department: New Student Welcome Room/Outreach and Recruitment
Pay Rate: $15.50 an hour
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Fall & Spring Semesters: Mon-Thu: 8 am 5 pm Fri: 10 am 5 pm Closed Sat and Sun Summer Semester: Mon-Thu: 8 am 6 pm Closed Fri, Sat and Sun
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefitsJob Summary:
Provides student support to the New Student Welcome Room/Outreach and Recruitment with general New Student Application knowledge.Essential Functions:
- General Student Information System searches for student account information
- Provides clerical support verifying, scanning, and filing student records
- Data Entry
- General assistance with the New Student Application
- Give campus tours
- Answer office phone and reply to emails
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
Desired Qualifications:
- Customer Service skills
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Some Microsoft Office/Google Suite Knowledge
How to Apply:
Email resume to [email protected]. - Office Assistant- Business Department
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Status: Federal Work-Study Position
Location: Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus, BP43a
Department: Business
Pay Rate: $14.70-$16 an hour, DOE (Depending on Experience)
Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Can be flexible; typically afternoons & evenings
Not Eligible for Benefits: This is a part-time temporary position, not eligible for benefitsJob Summary:
The Mesa Community College / Business Dept is seeking a student able to be approved for a Federal Work Study (FWS) to apply for the position of Office Assistant. This position is responsible for performing clerical tasks, providing customer service, and supporting the Department in an academic setting to ensure the office is running efficiently. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn on the job. Applications are welcome from all MCC students who are available to work part-time and have the required qualifications for the position.Essential Functions:
- Greet visitors including students, faculty, and public members
- Answer phones, taking messages, sending emails
- Support faculty and staff needs such as: making copies, distributing correspondence, and other special projects
- Assist in setting up/taking down events for special events hosted by the department
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be approved for Funding under the Federal Work Study program (FAFSA application completed before applying)
- Ability to work in Fall 2025; Possibly Summer 2025
- High School Diploma / or GED Certificate
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite knowledge
- Effective and Positive Social Etiquette & Awareness Skills
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Proficient in English oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Business Degree / Program seeking
- Prior Customer Service experience
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Prior work experience
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Flexibility with day-to-day functions
Special Working Conditions:
- Occasionally may be required to lift or carry up items up to 30 pounds
- Occasional work time in outside environment on campus
- May be long periods of sitting at desk during work hours
How to Apply:
*Email in professional documents to [email protected]
* Stop in Building BP43a - Business Dept to hand in documents
* On your Resume:
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Provide employment history in a month/year format(e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, indicate full or part time experience for each position held and name of employer for each position.
Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in the resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.