Student Assistant Financial Assistance; -Study

Student Assistant for Financial Assistance (Work-Study)

None.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Student Assistant for Financial Assistance (Work-Study)

Academic Year

Academic Year

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The student assistant will assist the Office of Financial Assistance with the efficient daily operations of the department. This position reports to the Financial Assistant Advisor. This position is funded by the Federal Work-Study program and is open to UIW students who are approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program. Note that students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Support a friendly, student-oriented environment;
• Assist with information sessions if needed;
• Provide coverage during office meetings (approx. time 1 hour);
• Process deliveries from daily mail runs (open and date stamp);
• Provide support during Freshman Orientation in the summer;
• Assist advisors with tasks;
• Scan and file documents;
• Maintain confidentiality of student information;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of office skills (organizational skills, alphabetizing, filing, telephone, proper etiquette);
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently;
• Knowledge of resources and services provided to students and alumni;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Current UIW student and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program.

Required Work Experience

No previous work experience is required. Training is provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with customer service in customer service.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

• The Office of Financial Assistance is generally open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm;
• Must be able to schedule work shift for a minimum of 2 hours within standard business hours.

Physical Demands

Ability to reach, squat, stoop and lift at least 10 lbs to organize and transport large quantities of documents and equipment.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU
1678PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

Multi-Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Salary 11.00 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 08/27/2026

Close Date

Close Date 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled No

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

• Resume
• Student Class Schedule

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?
  • yes
  • no
  • I don't know