CCH & Counseling FWS Assistant

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

The OCC Counseling & Community Care Hub is seeking applicants for part-time Federal Work Study Community Care Hub/Counseling Office Assistants. This confidential position is open to students with enough Work Study funds to last through the Fall
2026 semester.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Assist students utilizing the Food Pantry, adhering to strict guidelines of the Food Bank of CNY. General cleaning/upkeep of the Food Pantry. Disinfect commonly touched surfaces within office. Stock shelves, rotate goods, and ensure food is easily visible and accessible to clients at all times. Put up/take down flyers on bulletin boards on all floors of each academic building on campus.

"Table" at various locations throughout campus to promote awareness of the services of the Community Care Hub and Counseling Center.

Manage front desk operations during lunch breaks/Office Coordinator's absence, such as answering phones, taking detailed messages, checking students in for appointments, connecting students with appropriate resources to address student's needs.

Assist students in crisis and/or with sensitive situations with confidentiality, empathy and professionalism. Other duties as assigned by Work Study Supervisor.

• Must have a financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA
• Must be matriculated into a program
• Attending at least half-time (6 credit hours)
• Maintain satisfactory progress (SAP) towards the completion of their program
• Current student in good standing at OCC
• Appropriate dress, grooming and hygiene required.
• Successful candidate will have:
  • A friendly, positive, professional demeanor;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent attendance record.
• Must be efficient, responsible and have reliable transportation.

*** This is a highly confidential position, and the successful candidate must be empathetic and value the privacy of others. ***

• Pay Rate:
  • Starting rate of $16.00 for new Federal Work Studies.
  • Starting rate of $17.00for returning Federal Work Studies
• Hours of Operations:Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm

To see if you qualify for Federal Work Study (FWS) Position:

• Or visit the Financial Aid Service Center (FASC) located in Gordon Student Center open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Federal Work Study may work up to20 hours per weekwhile classes are in session.

• Additional hours may be worked during college breaks.