Institutional Study

Position: Institutional Work Study
General

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Business Affairs, and with the collaboration of an assigned supervisor, the Institutional Work Study (IWS) provides assistance in a number of job opportunities within the College of the Muscogee Nation.

To be selected and maintain employment as an IWS, students must comply with the following requirements per trimester:
1) Maintain 12 or more credit hours,
2) Maintain a 2.0 grade point average (the Peer Tutor position requires a 3.0),
3) Pass a drug screen and background check
4) Adhere to the CMN attendance policy,
5) Dress professionally,
6) Complete FERPA training and Sign the Confidentiality and FERPA agreement during orientation.

Employment may be terminated immediately if the student:
1) Withdraws electively or administratively,
2) Drops below 12 enrolled credit hours,
3) Completes his/her course of study at CMN,
4) Violates FERPA or Confidentiality agreement, or
5) Violates requirements stated in this policy

If the student participates in graduation but is required to complete courses the following semester there may be an exception made in order for the student to remain employed. The student must provide a transcript and schedule to Human Resources to verify classes.

Students should know that a limited number of work study positions are available each trimester and submit his/her application within respective deadlines. Applicants must successfully complete both the selection process and interview, to be considered for an open position. IWS students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week, which are contingent upon a student's class schedule. At the end of each trimester should an IWS student continue to meet the program requirements, his/her employment may continue without interruption.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will vary according to job assignment, may include, but are not limited to the following:

* Bookstore: sales, stocking, cash register, janitorial.

* Cafeteria: sales, cash register, janitorial, kitchen assistance, food handling.

* Student housing: office support services, transportation, student resource, enforcing CMN policies, maintenance.

* Offices: office support services, backup support for reception desk.

* Library: office support services, check out literature/electronic equipment, maintenance, re-shelving books and supplies.

* Office support services includes: assist with the preparation of documents and filing.

* Enter data in data bank, sort documents, copy, and fax.

* Computer skills in word-processing and spreadsheets are very helpful.

* Able to take direction and carry out instructions.

* Must be able to interact with the public in a polite friendly manner.

* May be asked to hand carry documents between colleges offices located in different buildings.

* Answer the telephone and take messages.

* Assist instructors.

* Work on projects.

* Any and all other duties as assigned.