Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study Program at Salisbury University

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) increases students' opportunities to earn money by working part-time during the school year (5-10 hours per week).

FWS program allows eligible students to earn paychecks to help support their educational expenses by getting part-time jobs with Salisbury University departments. This program helps create additional job opportunities for FWS students by providing federal funding that is used to pay their wages.

FWS funds are limited and require financial need from FAFSA. If your financial aid award notification includes a FWS award, then you are eligible to pursue FWS jobs. Your total earnings cannot exceed your FWS award amount, and your actual earnings will depend on your hours worked and your hourly wage.

The hourly rate for on-campus employment will be at least the current Maryland minimum wage ($15.00).

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Work-Study

The university receives an annual budget of FWS funds from the federal government and offers the available funds to students who demonstrate higher levels of financial need. Students without FWS awards may still pursue many other part-time job opportunities both on and off-campus.

• You must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at studentaid.gov.
• You must meet general eligibility requirements which include: Official FAFSA for current aid year (verification must be completed if required)
• You must have financial need from FAFSA
• You must enroll at least half-time (six credits or more) for each semester
• You must accept your federal work study if you wish to pursue a position
• You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and be a degree-seeking undergraduate student
• After accepting your FWS offer, scroll down to the Federal Work-Study Jobs dropdown to see current openings.

Why choose Federal Work–Study?

There are many benefits:

• Income: Extra money for things you want and need.
• Opportunity: Although you are not guaranteed a job if you are awarded Work–Study, you are much more likely to be hired if you have Work–Study eligibility. In addition, your job will be close to where you study.
• Student–Friendly Schedule: Your employer knows your first priority is as a college student. Employers try to be as flexible as possible in scheduling work hours around your class schedule.
• Future Financial Aid Eligibility: As a financial aid need-based program, Work–Study income (although taxable) does not affect your future financial aid eligibility in the next tax year.
• Work Experience: Students who have job experience and who have worked while attending school are more attractive to future employers. Your supervisor may become an excellent reference.
• Academic Success: Campus research has shown that Work–Study students connect with the campus community, learn about resources available to students, and establish stronger relationships with faculty and staff. This correlates with the fact that students with Work–Study jobs are more likely to stay in school, perform better academically, and graduate.

If you decide not to use your Work–Study award, there is no effect on your grant aid. If you have not been awarded your maximum loan amount, you could qualify for more loan money. If you wish to cancel your Work-Study award and request remaining loan eligibility please contact the Office of Financial &amp Scholarships.

To review FWS frequently asked questions FWS FAQ's

Federal Work-Study Jobs

You must have a Federal Work-Study offer to apply for the jobs listed on this page. Students must accept their FWS offer online through GullNet. Please review the FWS Student Handbook for more information.

Employers interested in having their jobs listed or updated on this page must contact the Financial Aid Office directly.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024

• Admissions Office Front Desk Assistant
  Admissions

  Job Description: Primary job would be customer service - as this position would be the first face of SU when a family comes to visit or to meet with an admissions counselor. Provide assistance with check in, answering the SU chat site, mailing packages, stuffing letters, keeping the visit area cleaned up and stocked with materials.
  The admissions office also gets a lot of walk ins, and this position would be responsible to figure out what they are here for and put them in touch with the appropriate person/department.

  Qualifications: Personable and excellent customer service skills. Comfortable learning new technology. Dependable Show their SU pride!

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Would like 2 days with larger blocks of time - example - Monday and Wed 9 - 1230 or Tue and Thur 1 - 430

  How to apply: Please contact Leigh Ann Taylor to express your interest. Questions please call 410-543-6004. lataylor@salisbury.edu

• Office Assistant
  Registrar's Office

  Job Description: Duties include greeting/assisting customers in-person, answering the department’s main telephone line, taking messages as needed, document filing, data entry, scanning documents, assisting with the maintenance of academic record retention, and other tasks as needed.
  
  Expected to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

  Qualifications: Applicants must be in good standing with the University. Prior office experience preferred, but not required. Must be able to maintain confidential information, provide excellent customer service and communications skills, follow directions and be detailed oriented, be familiar with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary depending on student's availability, with a maximum of 10 hours per week. Preferred mid-day availability between 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, with a minimum of 3 days a week.

  How to apply: Please contact Erica Morris at elmorris@salisbury.edu if interested. Include your contact information and availability.

• Office Assistant
  Facilities Reservations

  Job Description: General office support including but not limited to: answering phone calls email, etc, taking messages, follow up and respond to inquiries, and assisting walk-ins.
  
  Assisting with updating information in the EMS software. Communicating event changes with other departments.
  
  Contacting customers to follow up on event details.
  
  Data entry and clerical support.
  
  Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Run errands on campus. Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications: Applicants must possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy; excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to multi-task, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8am and 4:30pm depending on student's availability.

  How to apply: Contact Scott Garrison via email to apply: sagarrison@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Scott Garrison, sagarrison@salisbury.edu

• Student Office Assistant
  Dean of Students

  Job Description: The Dean of Students Office is seeking a Student Office Assistant.
  
  Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
  - Greeting and assisting walk-in students, parents, faculty, & staff
  - Answering a multi-line phone, answering questions and taking messages as needed
  - Assisting the Exec. Admin. Assistant with a variety of basic clerical tasks, such as making copies, scanning documents, and assisting office staff.
  - Running errands to various locations on campus.
  
  

  Qualifications: This position requires a professional demeanor and appropriate attire. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and have good customer service and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel are preferred. Since the office deals with confidential student information, the signing of an SU confidentiality agreement is required upon hire.

  Additional Comments: The employment period is for the spring 2025 semester, with employment for additional semesters available.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Students should be available to work a minimum of 8 - 10 hours per week.

  How to apply: Please email an introductory letter and your resume to Isabella Chow at iachow@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Isabella Chow, iachow@salisbury.edu

• SU Annual Giving Assistant
  Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

  Job Description: Assist the department of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving with fundraising campaigns, in-person and virtual events, social media accounts, and soliciting and stewarding Salisbury University donors including alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and friends.
  
  Tasks will change daily but may include organizing letters or benefit items for fundraising campaigns, helping greet donors and alumni at receptions, and assisting with SU's Giving Day by posting flyers, helping update giving pages, and writing thank you cards.

  Qualifications: Interest in growing the culture philanthropy on SU's campus and helping share stories of impact.

  Additional Comments: If hired, work will begin with the spring 2025 semester.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: You may set your own schedule at the beginning of the semester. Hours should be when the Alumni House is open: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  How to apply: Please submit resume and availability to Michelle Pryor to be considered: mrpryor@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Michelle Pryor, mrpryor@salisbury.edu

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