Student Worker

Program Overview

The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for students at Black Hawk College demonstrating financial need. Eligible students typically work between 6 – 15 hours per week.

• Receive financial aid
• Be approved for work study by Financial Aid and Human Resources
• Current BHC student enrolled in six or more credit hours per semester
• Cumulative 2.0 GPA (per the Academic Progress Policy)

Students who do not meet the above eligibility requirements may be eligible for non‑Work Study positions. These positions are subject to budget limitations and availability of funds and are not always available. Duties vary by department/area.

• Accounting
• Aquatic Center (Pool/Lifeguards)
• Campus Services (Mailroom / Shipping & Receiving)
• Career Services
• Facilities (Custodial, Grounds, and Recycling)
• Financial Aid
• Fitness Center
• Human Resources
• IT
• Marketing & Public Relations
• Science Lab
• Misc Student Services Areas (Tutoring Center, Advising, Recruiting, Welcome Desk, etc)

• Clerical/office work
• Using a computer and Microsoft Office software
• Customer service
• Answering phones
• Making copies
• Cleaning work areas/assigned areas

• Current BHC student
• Customer service ability to work with the public

Applicants are required to complete an online employment application, a background check, and necessary paperwork with the Human Resources Department within three days of hire.

Be sure to specify your availability to work, as well as any areas of interest or career goals, in the application materials.

Work Study/Student Worker Employees are paid the current Illinois minimum wage: $11.00 per hour effective 1/1/2021, increasing to $12.00 per hour effective 1/1/2022.

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.