Student Employment - Federal Work Study Program

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision/Dental

Tuition waiver

403(b) match

Vacation leave

Holidays

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is offering a Federal Work Study opportunity for eligible students. The position is on-site and supports the Federal Work Study program to help finance post-secondary education costs.

The role requires enrollment in at least 6 program credits, maintaining a 2.0 GPA, declaring a major, meeting SAP requirements, and having a FAFSA on file. Background checks are required by Kentucky law.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in at least 6 program applicable credit hours for the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Declare a major (undecided majors are not eligible).
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements each semester.
• Have a completed FAFSA on file.
• Have enough unmet need remaining in your budget for the current year (it may be necessary to decline loans).
• Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• To be determined by individual departments.

Skills

Enrollment in 6 credits

GPA 2.0

Declare a major

SAP requirements

FAFSA on file

Background checks

Job description

Title: Student Employment - Federal Work Study Program

Salary Range:$11.00/hour

Contract Term Length:Not Applicable

Standard Hours:Up to 20 hours per week

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

College:West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location:West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Federal Work Study

Total Rewards

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program provides funds that are earned through part-time employment to qualifying students to assist in financing the cost of post-secondary education.

Job Duties

To be determined by individual departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be enrolled in at least 6 program applicable credit hours for the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Declare a major (undecided majors are not eligible).
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements each semester.
• Have a completed FAFSA on file.
• Have enough unmet need remaining in your budget for the current year (it may be necessary to decline loans).
• Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact [e-mail] for more information.

Employee Rights -

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Advertised: 01 Jun 2026
Applications close: 30 Jun 2027