Program Assistant for Student Work Programs

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College invites applications for the position of Program Assistant for Student Work Programs. Salary ranges from $49,754 to $53,000 based on experience and qualifications.

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required. The role includes managing the Work Scholar program, overseeing Federal, State, and JOB Work-Study programs, and developing training materials for aid-based student work programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience with career development, career education, or staff supervision.
• Experience working with databases and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Work Scholar program and related aid-based student work programs.
• Coordinate with internal and external employer partners and supervisors.
• Assist students and families with guidance on financial aid and processes.
• Present information about financial aid, scholarships, and aid-based work programs to students and counselors.
• Develop or enhance correspondence to students and contribute to marketing materials.

Skills

Career development

Staff supervision

Database experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of Program Assistant for Student Work Programs.

Salary and rank are based on experience and qualifications: $49,754 - $53,000

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with career development, career education, or staff supervision
• Experience working with databases.
• Excellent organization, time management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's preferred from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Work experience in higher education.
• Experience using situational awareness to provide excellent and adaptable customer service in a variety of situations.
• Flexibility to work in an open office environment and actively collaborate with other staff members.

Responsibilities:

1. Managing the Work Scholar program,
2. Managing the Federal, State, and JOB Work-Study programs,
3. Developing and presenting training materials for aid-based student work programs,
4. Working with internal and external employer partners and supervisors to support student workers,
5. Assisting students and families with general guidance on financial aid and scholarship processes, including completing the FAFSA, scholarship, and other financial forms or documents,
6. Making presentations about financial aid, scholarships, and aid-based work programs to prospective students, current students, and high school counselors,
7. Creating or enhancing correspondence to students.
8. Collaborating on marketing materials that promote the services in Student Financial Services
9. Partnering with other office staff on projects and assignments,
10. Serving on campus committees as needed, and
11. Other duties as assigned.
12. Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before October 16, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.