Federal Work Study

Job Title: Federal Work Study
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week)
Classification: Work Study
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
Reports To: Department Supervisor

Who We Are:
Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:
• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:
Federal Work Study (FWS) positions are federally funded, part-time positions open to eligible enrolled Ivy Tech students only. These positions are generally located on campus but may also be located off campus. Positions are available primarily for general office/clerical, maintenance, laboratory support, and educational support. Please email [email protected] for open position availability and financial aid eligibility. You can also be referred to Ivy+ CareerLink for resume assistance if desired. Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Key Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

All positions will require positive customer service skills. Some positions may also require clerical, computing, telephone, and filing skills. Each position will have a specific set of responsibilities that will be explained during the interview process with a detailed job description for that role provided. Duties will vary based upon positions that are available.

Position Requirements:

- Student must be currently enrolled in a financial aid eligible degree program to apply and maintain participation.
- Student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the financial aid office.
- Student cannot have any incomplete financial aid requirements.
- Student must have a current FAFSA on file.
- Student must have unmet financial need, as determined by the financial aid office.

Position Preferences/Ideal Experience:

- Positions require sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Ivy Tech students and employees.
- Positions will be aligned with student applicant career aspirations and areas of major study.

Personal Characteristics:

- Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Education:

- Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Hours per week is dependent upon individual student unmet financial need and may be limited.  Work may not exceed 20 hours per week.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.