Federal Study - Office of Graduate Admissions

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Job no: 497926
Work type: Federal Work Study
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department: Graduate Studies

Salary: $8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)

Schedule: Varies, based on the students’ class schedule

Position Summary: The duties of the Graduate Studies Department’s Federal Work Study Student Aid are to assist in research‑related tasks, assist faculty and staff with lab preparation and cleanup, and perform a combination of different duties under the supervision of the faculty and lab supervisor. Clerical duties and other administrative tasks may be required by the department. Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Answer student inquiries on phones within the Graduate School.
• Scan documents into electronic filing system.
• Perform clerical and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist with set‑up and attend on campus recruitment events.
• Additional duties as required by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester (Requirements for international students below).
• If not a first‑time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from My Jax State ).
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• International students in student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information:
  http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

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Advertised: Dec 12 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: May 29 2026 Central Daylight Time