Study Student Employee - Financial Assistance Office

Job Description

The Financial Aid Office is recruiting for a student employee to serve as an assistant. The Student Assistant supports the daily operations of the Financial Aid department by serving as a first point of contact for students and visitors and helping ensure students receive accurate guidance regarding financial aid processes. The position exists to improve student access to financial resources by assisting with FAFSA completion, scholarship information, office support tasks, and maintaining organized records while upholding FERPA confidentiality standards.

This role contributes to the department by supporting staff with front desk coverage, communication, data tracking, and outreach efforts such as orientations and campus events, helping the office operate efficiently during high-volume periods.

• Staff the front desk and assist students/visitors in a professional manner.
• Assist students in filing for the FAFSA and other types of financial aid, including scholarships.
• Answer phones, greet students, take messages, and participate in department meetings when needed.
• Update and maintain spreadsheets to track students for various projects.
• Maintain confidentiality (FERPA).

• Good communication, computer, and organizing skills.
• Must answer phones and talk with students in person regarding their financial aid questions.
• Self‑motivation, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work well with others.

• Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester; and be in a degree‑seeking program; and meet all satisfactory academic progress requirements: 67% completion rate in the last enrolled semester, 67% cumulative completion rate, 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, have not exceeded the maximum number of credits allowed (90) or received two degrees or be on an approved appeal and on probation with an academic plan.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.

• Students are eligible to work during the summer if they meet the following criteria: enrolled in at least 6 summer credits; or successfully completed the spring semester and enrolled in the required 6 credits for the fall semester (summer enrollment in this case is not required); meet all satisfactory academic progress requirements listed previously; be authorized to work in the United States.

• Continued employment is contingent on maintaining eligibility. If a student’s eligibility changes, their role may be subject to termination and/or they may be temporarily required to remain off work. If students’ eligibility is on hold pending the results of an appeal, students are required to remain off work until the appeal has been satisfactorily resolved.

Student Employee – Level1: $12‑$15 an hour.

Scheduled and available hours may vary and are subject to change based on organizational needs.

• 50% – 20 hours per week.
• Students may not work during scheduled course times.
• Students may not work more than 20 hours per week (Sun‑Sat) during academic periods in which they are enrolled (summer, fall, winter, and spring semesters). Students may not work more than 28 hours per week (Sun‑Sat) during break periods, in which they are not taking courses (summer break, winter break, and spring break).

Resume/CV – detailed resume listing relevant qualifications, skills, education, and experience.

Western Nevada College is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC’s Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:
Victor Navarro at TitleIX or .