Federal Work Study - Family and Consumer Sciences (Summer 2026 - Fall 2026)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 11,709,600 - 11,985,120; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a Federal Work Study Student Aid in the Family and Consumer Sciences department. The position provides support for research, classroom instruction, and departmental operations, with duties including administrative and clerical tasks as needed.

Eligibility requires being a JSU student enrolled in at least six hours during fall or spring and eligible for Federal Work Study. International students are not eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Enrolled as JSU student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
• GPA of 2.00 or higher if not a first-time student.
• Must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU).
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.
• International students with student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Assist Family and Consumer Science Faculty/Staff.
• Assist with Administrative and Clerical Duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Job description

Department:

Family and Consumer Sciences

Salary:

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

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students' class schedule

Position Summary:

The duties of the Family and Consumer Science Federal Work Study Student Aid 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, qualifications, and departmental needs.

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Family and Consumer Science Faculty/Staff.
• Assist with Administrative and Clerical Duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student, the 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 MyJSU.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• International students in student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html

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.