Campus Cooperative

Similar to the Federal Work-Study Program, students with proven financial need are eligible to apply for positions through the Campus Cooperative Program. Positions혻 available through the Campus Cooperative Program are supported through institutional funding. Student positions will assist with institutional operations.

Students offered a position will receive a tuition credit of up to $2,500 annually (depending upon position). This credit will be applied directly to the student account. In return, students are required to work 10 hours each week for the academic year.

Features of Participating with the Campus Cooperative Program:

The opportunity to select from a listing of job openings.
Develop experience outside of the classroom while being paid.
Related work experience gained may be listed on your resume.
Develop professional and personal friendships with their Team Leaders and co-workers.
Team Leaders will generally offer a work reference for growth opportunities after graduation.

Some Community Services positions offer work experience off-campus (must have transportation, driver's license, and proof of insurance).

Available Positions (Click on department for position description, contact, and application information.)

Academics

Academic Affairs, Office Assistant

The Office of Academic Affairs is in need of a Work Study-eligible student available to work 10-12 hours per week. Confidentiality is paramount in Academic Affairs, therefore a good candidate must be dependable, organized, ethical, and mature. All tasks and information must be treated as confidential. The work study student will sign a confidentiality waiver as a condition of employment.

Possible projects and tasks include:

General Office Duties: scanning, filing, data entry, copying, and shredding
On-Campus Errands: Delivery and pickup of mail, packages, and other items
Organizing office supplies, faculty work rooms, and other spaces, as needed
Project Research
Answering the phone and taking messages
Updating academics-focused bulletin boards on campus
Assist office with special projects
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Position:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow directions
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
Attention to detail
Discretion regarding confidential information as defined above
Past experience working with bulletin boards and/or general office equipment a plus
Experience in Microsoft Office Programs
Junior or Senior status preferred
Professional dress strongly encouraged

For more information, please contact Marina Maye .

Batten Honors College

Batten Honors College, Office Assistant

The Batten Honors College office is seeking an honors student worker for the upcoming academic year.

This student worker will be responsible for, but not limited to:

coordinating volunteers for recruitment events
editing newsletter
calling prospective students and parents (at least two evenings per week)
coordinating program activities with faculty and administrators
representing honors college at recruitment events
general office tasks (i.e. data entry, typing, assembling folders)

Attention to detail, confidentiality, professionalism, and comfort talking to people both in person and on the phone is a must, as well as effective listening, writing, editing, proofreading, and oral communication skills. 혻For more information, please contact Travis Malone at tmalone@vwu.edu. 혻혻

Campus Life

Student Engagement, Off the Hook Event Supervisors

Off the Hook provides social, educational, and community-building activities on campus, with a strong focus on weekend events. WAC is the primary programming arm of the Office of Student Engagement, thus it supports the mission of the office.

Duration: Academic Year 2020-2021

Requirements:

Event Supervisors who must be full-time undergraduate students in good standing with the University and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Supervisors must be a positive representation of VWU and its core values.

Application Due Date: August 1

Jane P. Batten Student Center, Building Manager

Must be able to take and understand directions, perform duties with minimum supervision, be flexible, and maintain an attractive and functional facility.
Primary responsibilities include:

scheduling, opening and closing the building
assist in disciplinary procedures
ensuring that all areas are secure with proper personnel and equipment security of the facility
troubleshooting problems within the facility
working various special events
housekeeping and equipment maintenance

For more information, please contact Jason Seward at jseward@vwu.edu