Native Center - FWS

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.

This is a Federal Work Study (FWS) position

The Native/Indigenous Admissions Specialist will support the Office of Admissions in promoting Onondaga Community College to prospective Native/Indigenous students and families. The role is ideal for a student who is passionate about higher education, enjoys engaging with people, and wants hands-on experience and recruitment processes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning campus tours, open houses, Center for Native/Indigenous Students Tours, OCC Haudenosaunee Arts Fest and other recruitment events.
• Serve as a tour guide and along with Native/Indigenous Admissions Coordinator provide campus tours to prospective Native/Indigenous Students and families.
• Assist in responding to prospective student inquiries via email, phone and in person.
• Support data entry filing, and other administrative tasks related to prospective student records.
• Help prepare admission materials such as packets, brochures and mailings.
• Contribute to social media and digital outreach methods.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• 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

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

Federal Work Study may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.

• Additional hours may be worked during college breaks.