FWSP Student Technical - Athletics

FWSP Student Technical - Athletics

Edmond, OK 73034

Salary Range $7.50 - $7.50 Hourly Position Type Student Category OTRS Ineligible

Position Overview

This is a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student technical position which may require heavy, physical and manual labor. This position may involve moving equipment, working outside on grounds, and/or helping with preventative maintenance. This position may also require clerical and technical work, including but not limited to data entry, research, organization, technical usage of computers and athletic event specific programs.

Hours per Week

• Up to 25 hours per week; schedule depends on seasonal demands.
• Working nights, weekends, and holidays is a possible function of this position.

College/Department Overview

The Athletics Department at the University of Central Oklahoma currently supports over 400 student athletes in 15 NCAA Division II sports including Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Women's Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) and Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Women's Rowing and Women's Volleyball.

Department Specific Job Functions

Assist with all aspects of game-day and day-to-day operations, including, but not limited to, equipment setup/tear-down, tailgating/fanfest, promotions, on and off field/court entertainment, signage setup/tear-down, ticketing, scorer's table, pre- & post- event activities, work with sports media relations and other administrative clerical duties within the athletics department as assigned.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters :
All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester :
Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception :
If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions.

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FWSP Requirements

To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment, you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process, and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources.

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Qualifications/Experience Required

• Students interested in this position must have flexible schedules.
• Evening & weekend availability is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to stand and walk regularly for long periods of time.
• Ability to use hands regularly.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds regularly.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull over 10 pounds occasionally.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly motivated, dependable, possess independent work habits, and willing to accept other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.