Federal Work Study - Music Department (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL, invites applicants for the Music Department Federal Work Study Student Aid position. The role supports staff and faculty with research preparation, classroom instruction, and departmental operations, with duties varying by need.

Eligibility requires Federal Work Study; applicants must be JSU students enrolled in at least six credit hours and maintain a 2.0 GPA; international students are not eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Be enrolled as a JSU student with at least 6 credit hours (fall or spring).
• Cannot be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and faculty with preparation for research, classroom instruction, or departmental needs.
• Provide administrative and clerical support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Federal Work Study eligible

GPA 2.0 or higher

JSU student enrollment

Not a Dual Enrollment Student

Job description

Department:

Music

Salary:

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

Schedule:

Varies depending on financial aid approval, department need, and student's class schedule.

Position Summary:

The duties of the Music Department 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 Music Department 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:

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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.