Federal Work Study - LWCC Student Assistants

East Carolina University; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 10,770 - 13,164; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University’s Ledonia Wright Cultural Center (LWCC) is hiring multiple LWCC Student Assistants for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. Undergraduates will represent LWCC at resource fairs, assist with center upkeep, and handle general duties as assigned.

These roles foster cultural competency, personal growth, and professional development while you study at ECU, with on-campus duties and a focus on community engagement and events.

Qualifications

• GPA requirement minimum of 2.0.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-driven and organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Staff front desk and welcome visitors to the center.
• Assist with general office upkeep to ensure a clean and organized environment for visitors.
• Represent the LWCC at information fairs and programs, sharing details about the center’s resources and events.
• Support events from setup to ending.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Event planning

Deadline adherence

Creativity

Education

Current ECU student

GPA 2.0 minimum

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number 08410

Position Number

Position Number 08410

Student Job Category

Position Location

Position Location On-campus

City

State

State NC

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 6

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $10.00/hrly

FLSA Status

FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes

Job Description

ECU Department of Student Life is currently seeking several LWCC Student Assistants.

The Ledonia Wright Cultural Center ( LWCC ) is seeking motivated and dedicated full-time undergraduate students for the Student Assistant position for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 academic year. As a Student Assistant, you will represent the LWCC at resource fairs, assist with the general upkeep of the center, and other general tasks as assigned.

The LWCC Student Assistant role fosters personal growth by cultivating cultural competency and contributing to a sense of community. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience, develop professionally, and make a meaningful impact while attending East Carolina University.

General Responsibilities:

• Staff front desk and welcome visitors to the center
• Assist with general office upkeep to ensure a clean and organized environment for visitors
• Represent the LWCC at information fairs and programs, sharing details about the center’s resources and events
• Supporting events from setup to ending

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Ability to assist in program/event planning
• Adherence to deadlines
• Willingness to contribute to the overall operation of the LWCC
• Ability to generate, share and follow through on creative ideas

GPA Requirement

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0

Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be detail-driven and organized, and be flexible and comfortable with a fast-paced working environment.

License/certification required

Supplemental Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail] . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Office of Student Financial Aid?
  • Yes
  • No