FEDERAL WORK-STUDY POSITIONS: updated January 16, 2013

These positions are available ONLY to students

who have been awarded work-study funding

for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Employer: Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Financial Aid Office

Job Position: Graduate Assistant

Job Description: Office assistant to answer incoming phone calls, email and drop-in visitors. Assist with projects as needed, such as filing and mailers.

Job Qualifications: Must have the ability to maneuver through projects requiring research. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to work with others well in a multi-task-oriented office setting.

Contact Information: FILLED

Rate of pay: $13.50 per hour to start, 10 hours per week

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: CGU Teacher Education Department

Job Position: Office Assistant

Job Description: Assist TEIP Leadership team and staff in a variety of capacities doing a variety of projects.  Projects could include copying; filing; data entry; confirming speakers; confirming A/V orders; and sending out correspondence.

Job Qualifications: Hard work ethic; professional (i.e., punctual, courteous, impeccable follow-through); able to multi-task and track multiple deadlines; able to work independently and as part of a team; able to work Saturdays some when TEIP has class; able to lift up to 50 lbs safely; able to input data with
accuracy; solid writing and computer skills; takes pride of ownership in projects put under his/her care; excellent phone skills; knowledge of how to effectively use normal office equipment (i.e., fax, copier, scanners, etc.); great customer service skills; willing to do whatever needs to be done (which includes some not so glamorous tasks like shredding, filing, office clean up, etc.)….and do it all with a positive attitude! 

Rate of pay: $12-$13 per hour

Contact Information: Conni Terry, 909-621-8076, conni.terry@cgu.edu

Number of openings: 1

Employer: CGU Graduate Student Council, 127 E. 12th Street, Claremont, Ca, 91711

Job Position: Administrative Assistant to Graduate Student Council Executive Board

Job Description: Hold formal hours at the GSC house. They would also perform administrative tasks as needed to assist the Executive Board and committee chairs to execute GSC functions. This can range from helping disseminate flyers to facilitating GSC events.

Job Qualifications: Hard work ethic; professional (i.e., punctual, courteous, impeccable follow-through); able to multi-task; able to work independently with accountability; able to lift 30 lbs safely; able to input data with accuracy; solid writing and computer skills; takes pride of ownership in projects put under his/her care; knowledge of how to effectively use normal office equipment (i.e., fax, copier, scanners, etc.). Applicants should be available to work 15-20 hours per week.  

 

Rate of pay: $10-15 per hour, 15- 20 hours per week

 

Contact Information: Katie Lopez, Assistant to the Dean of Students, 909-607-9448, katie.lopez@cgu.edu or GSC Executive Board at gsc@cgu.edu

 

Number of openings: 2

Employer: Office of University Communications

Job Position: Communications Assistant

Job Description: Various duties in the office of University Communications, including writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and occasional photography and iPhoto database maintenance, as well as other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: Must be fluent in English; writing, editing, and proofreading experience preferred. Applicants should be available to work 10-20 hours per week (workload will fluctuate) during normal office hours. Familiarity with Macs, Photoshop, iPhoto, and scanning equipment.

Rate of pay: $16 per hour, 10- 20 hours per week

Contact Information: FILLED

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: Office of University Communications

Job Position: Videographer

Job Description: The videographer would work closely with the Office of University Communications recording and editing projects to be used on the internet, I-tunes, or inhouse. Possible projects would be, but not limited to: interviews, video/audio podcasts, research updates, lectures, conferences, talks, news stories, profiles, personalities and events. Other duties as assigned including research and fact-checking for news articles, occasional photography, editing and proofreading.

Job Qualifications: Be familiar with video cameras and shooting video, Macs, Photoshop, iPhoto, scanning equipment, general office skills. Experience editing video is a plus; we will train on our software.

Rate of pay: $18 per hour, 10- 20 hours per week

Contact Information: FILLED

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: Center for Process Studies, 1325 North College Avenue

Job Position: China Project Assistant

Job Description: The China Project assistant will work with the China Project director, performing a broad range of duties in support of the activities and goals of the China Project (CP). These duties include coordinating meetings, assisting in the preparation of the CP Newsletter, updating the CP website, and participating in other tasks that support both CP and the Center for Process Studies.

Job Qualifications: Fluency in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English; must have already been awarded work study by CGU.

Rate of pay: $11 per hour, 10- 20 hours per week

Contact Information: John Sweeney, 909-621-5330, sweeney@ctr4process.org

Number of openings: 1

Employer: Center for Process Studies, 1325 North College Avenue

Position: Information Technology Assistant

Job description: The Information Technology Assistant will work with the guidance of the IT Specialist in providing support and/or administration for the computer, network, and website needs of CPS. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, setting up, maintaining, or fixing computers; installation and removal of software; digitizing audio and video material; and implementing new technologies, related to the online presence of CPS and its related projects.

Job qualifications: Must have relevant educational background or prior work experience; must have already been awarded work study by CGU.

Rate of pay: $12.50 per hour, 10- 20 hours per week, M-F times available

Contact: John Sweeney, 909-621-5330, sweeney@ctr4process.org

Number of openings: 1

Employer: Center for Process Studies, 1325 North College Avenue

Position: Library Assistant 

Job description: A library assistant will engage in electronic data entry, preparatory work for book cataloguing, photocopying, labeling, word processing, and other tasks as needed for maintaining and upgrading the CPS library, special collections, and archives.

Job qualifications: Must have already been awarded work study by CGU.

Rate of pay:  $11 per hour, 10-20 hours per week, M-F times available.

Contact:  FILLED

Number of openings: 1

Employer: Center for Process Studies, 1325 North College Avenue

Position: Process & Faith Editorial Assistant

Job description: Responsibilities include helping to produce quarterly journal Creative Transformation, including author contact, editing, layout, and online posting; also assist with online publishing program.    

Job qualifications: Must have already been awarded work study by CGU; excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe programs, especially InDesign and PhotoShop.

Rate of pay: $11 per hour, 10-20 hours per week, M-F times available.

Contact: John Sweeney, 909-621-5330, sweeney@ctr4process.org

Number of openings: 1

Employer: Center for Process Studies, 1325 North College Avenue

Position: Process & Faith Information Technology Assistant

Job description: The Information Technology Assistant will work with the guidance of the IT Specialist and the IT assistant of the Center for Process Studies in providing support and/or administration for the social media and website needs of P&F. Tasks may include updating the P&F website; digitizing audio and video material; and assisting with the current activities related to the online presence of P&F and its related programs & projects.   

Job qualifications: Must have relevant educational background or prior work experience; must have already been awarded work study by CGU; proficiency with Drupal software, also e-publishing and e-commerce. Must have already been awarded work study by CGU.

Rate of pay: $11 per hour, 10-20 hours per week, M-F times available.

Contact: John Sweeney, 909-621-5330, sweeney@ctr4process.org

Number of openings: 1

Employer: Claremont Colleges Library

Position: Project Assistant, Digital Projects (off-campus location)

Job description: Assist the Claremont Colleges Library’s Digital Production Services staff in digitizing collections for the Claremont Colleges Digital Library (CCDL) by scanning original source material into digital format and applying metadata following the CCDL Best Practices Guidelines. Also, assist the Digital Production Services staff with building the Claremont Colleges Library’s open access scholarship repository, Scholarship @ Claremont.

Job qualifications: Experience and strong comfort level with computer technologies. High level of organizational skill and attention to details with an ability to work with little supervision. Prefer someone familiar with scanning and image software and or photographic equipment. Training is provided. Work-study approved applicants only.

Rate of pay: $8.50 per hour, 5-10 hours per week

Contact: Christopher Jones, Digital Production Librarian, 909-607-3675, christopher_jones@cuc.claremont.edu

Number of openings: tbd

Employer: Claremont Colleges Library

Position: Library Service Assistant 1 (on-campus)

Job description: Circulation seeks to hire students for checking in books returned to the library and retrieving books to send to Link+ libraries. 

Job qualifications: Responsible work habits, strong attention to detail is extremely important.

Rate of pay: $8.25 - $8.50 per hour,  6-8 hours per week, weekday/weekend/daytime and evening shifts are available.

Contact: Salima Mohamed Lemelle, 909-621-8768, salima_lemelle@cuc.claremont.edu

Number of openings: 4

Employer: Claremont Colleges Library

Position: Services Desk Assistant II (on-campus)

Job description: Work at the library services desk answering questions in person and by telephone, referring questions to librarians when appropriate. Will perform all circulation procedures for Honnold materials, Link+ and Interlibrary books and work closely with staff and other students. Shelving books and checking in books are also required. Special project assignments by librarians. Able to assist patrons with computer issues, printing and scanning on the MFPs and work with microfilm machines.

Job qualifications: Must enjoy working with people and possess excellent customer service skills._Must have computer knowledge.  Ability to pay close attention to detail. Available Sunday-Thursday until 1 am and Friday and Saturday opening until 10 pm. Able to work an assigned weekly schedule consistently.  Must have work study. Fill out Library Application on the Library website.

Rate of pay: $10.00 per hour,  6-18 hours per week

Contact: Marsha Biscar, SEND APPLICATION, marsha_biscar@cuc.claremont.edu

Number of openings: 2-12

Employer: Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars), 735 Dartmouth Ave.

Position: Graduate Student Assistant

Job description: Graduate student assistants will be requested to perform clerical tasks, answer telephones, interface with students and prepare reports.

Job qualifications: Skilled with operating the computer and analyzing data.

Rate of pay: $16.00 per hour, 15 hours per week.

Contact: Dr. O. Leon Wood, Jr., 909-607-0439, osie.wood@cgu.edu

Number of openings: 4

FILLED:

Employer: CGU Office of Financial Aid, 160 E. Tenth Street

Position: Financial Aid Office Assistant

Job description: Majority of time is FILING. Basic clerical duties, Peoplesoft data entry, and photocopying.

Job qualifications: Attention to detail, understanding responsibilities associated with working with confidential information.

Rate of pay: $12.00 to $16.00 per hour, 15 - 20 hours per week

Contact: FILLED

Number of openings: FILLED

FILLED:

Employer: European Union Center of California, 1030 Columbia Ave., #2015, Claremont

Position: Graduate Assistant

Job description: Assist the Administrative Director with event coordination and visitor arrangements, assist with clerical work and programming informational material, edit the monthly newsletter, and update the Center's website. Help organize the annual Undergraduate Research Conference and assist with speaker series, internships, and workshops. Undertake the Administrative Director's duties in his/her absence.

Job qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate well with professors, students, and foreign dignitaries. Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel, Publisher). Basic web skills and familiarity with Photoshop are desirable, but not required. Knowledge of EU issues is advantageous.

Rate of pay: $15.00 per hour, 10 - 15 hours per week

Contact: FILLED

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: Foothill Aids Project, 233 W. Harrison

Job Position: Nutritional Analyst/Tutor

Job Description: The work study student will perform research as necessary to help clients complete a nutrition needs assessment and tutor the clients regarding the importance of adequate nutrition. There will also be opportunity for group nutrition tutoring and discussion. 

Job Qualifications: The student must meet the qualifications for the work study program and have an interest in and some background in the field of nutrition.

Rate of pay: $12-15 per hour, 20 hours per week

Contact Information: FILLED  

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: CGU Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE), 150 E. Tenth Street

Job Position: Research Analyst

Job Description: Assist the OIE with data collection, input and analysis using various computer applications, create surveys using survey software, and assist with the creation of aggregate reports. Perform general office-related duties as assigned, e.g., filing and copying.

Job Qualifications: Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently, to prioritize, and complete projects in a timely manner. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and proficiency in Word, Excel and SPSS is required.

Contact Information: FILLED

Rate of pay: $15/per hour, 20 hours per week

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: CGU School of Information Systems and Technology (SISAT)

Job Position: SISAT Assistant

Job Description: Seeking a SISAT or non-SISAT student to assist with recruitment tasks (e.g., prepare prospective student folders, light filing, draft flyers, etc.) and student life events (e.g., help out with GIS Day and student appreciation dinner)

Job Qualifications: Previous experience using Publisher, Excel, and Word.

Contact Information: FILLED

Rate of pay: $15/per hour, 15-20 hours per week

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: CGU School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (SBOS)

Job Position: Graduate Research Assistant (on-campus)

Job Description: Assist faculty member with all aspects of ongoing research projects.

Job Qualifications: Obsessive attention to detail and previous experience with statistics and research.

Contact Information: FILLED

Rate of pay: $16-$18/per hour, 10-15 hours per week

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: Test Prep Gurus

Job Position: Tutor

Job Description: Tutors- Verbal & Math. Are you bright, dynamic and energetic? Are you an excellent communicator? Are you free 5-20 hours per week? Do you have a proven history of success on standardized tests? Do you enjoy helping students learn? This is the best part-time job you can imagine!

Job Qualifications: Tutor must be able to score 700+ on the math OR verbal portions of the SAT (one or the other, not both), possess strong personal skills, and enjoy teaching! Must have already been awarded work study for the 2012-2013 aid year by CGU. Please submit a resume and, if possible, a copy of SAT, GRE, GMAT or related math scores. We look forward to scheduling an interview.

Contact Information: Nick Standlea, info@PrepGurus.com

Rate of pay: $15-25 per hour, 5-20 hours per week

Number of openings: varies

Employer: Getty Leadership Institute at Claremont Graduate University

Job Position: Graduate Assistant/Administrative Support (on-campus)

Job Description: To provide support to the Getty Leadership Institute at Claremont Graduate University staff as needed during its transition to new leadership. Duties are mainly administrative and will include file consolidation and summarizing, electronic scanning and archiving of paper files, copying, and contact data management. Assisting with account processing. Undertaking research for occasional discrete projects. Other duties as needed. Work schedule flexible but expected to be Mondays, Tuesday and/or Wednesdays. Hours variable determined by need on a week-to-week basis. Job for Spring 2013 semester only until transition work is completed.

Job Qualifications: Honest and dependable with a strong work ethic. Professional (i.e., punctual, courteous, impeccable follow-through); able to multi-task; able to work independently with accountability; strong written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal ease; able to input data with accuracy; a finisher with good attention to detail. High IT proficiency on Windows-based computers running Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe. Knowledge of how to effectively use normal office equipment (i.e., fax, copier, scanners, etc.)  Prior experience researching and updating contact management systems, or similar database work. Confidence in using the Web for research.

Contact Information: FILLED

Rate of pay: $12 per hour, 4-20 hours per week depending on need

Number of openings: FILLED

Employer: CGU Office of Information Technology

Job Position: IT Assistant (on-campus)

Job Description: Act as the front line for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) assisting in student computing labs, classroom technology and customer support, as well as fulfilling other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: Applicant must be current CGU student with interest/background using office and information technologies with strong customer service skills.

Contact Information: Michael Thomas, Media Technology Coordinator, 909-607-0886, michael.thomas@cgu.edu

Rate of pay: $10-$15/per hour, 20 hours per week

Number of openings: 5

Employer: CGU Writing Center

Job Position: Tutor/Writing Consultant (on-campus)

Job Description: The Writing Center is currently accepting applications for tutors to assist students with writing assignments. Applicants should be current CGU students, already awarded work-study, and have excellent writing skills. Applicants should be willing to work one-on-one with students on all aspects of the writing process, tutor students in the academic writing and speaking course for international students, critique student papers online using the comments function in Microsoft Word, conduct peer workshops on some aspects of writing, and perform office duties in support of the Writing Center.

Job Qualifications: Interested candidates should attach current CV and a five-page writing sample to an application email sent to: writecenter@cgu.edu. MS Word documents only please. In addition, each applicant should submit one faculty recommendation.

Contact Information: FILLED

Rate of pay: $15 per hour, 20 hours per week

Number of openings: FILLED

 
 

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