Federal Work Study - CBI Advising [Fall 2026]

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 9,400 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is hiring Federal Work Study students for the Academic & Career Advising office. This on‑campus role pays $8.25 per hour, up to 20 hours weekly, with a schedule that varies by class timetable.

Main duties include assisting staff with research preparation, classroom support, and other departmental tasks as needed. Eligibility requires Federal Work Study eligibility and enrollment as a JSU student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; international students are not eligible.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
• If not a first-time student, applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from My Jax State).
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student

Responsibilities

• The duties of the Federal Work Study Student Aid are to obtain work experience on campus in offices, labs, gym, the library, and other areas. Duties may include assisting staff and faculty with preparation for research, classroom instruction, departmental operational needs, or performing administrative and other support duties as required.
• Positions may be filled based on individual applicants' skills, qualification, and departmental needs.

Skills

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Department:

Academic & Career Advising

Salary:

$8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students' class schedule

Position Summary:

The duties of the Federal Work Study Student Aid are to obtain work experience on campus in offices, labs, gym, the library, and other areas. Duties may include assisting staff and faculty with preparation for research, classroom instruction, departmental operational needs, or performing administrative and other support duties as required.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants' skills, qualification, and departmental needs.

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student, applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from My Jax State.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student

Notice Regarding International Students:

• International students are not eligible for Federal Work Studies positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Knowledge of Excel and Office 365

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.