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Student Employment

Federal Work-Study is a financial aid program funded by the federal government and administered by the university. Students can find employment to help pay for college expenses beyond the tuition bill.  

Open Positions

Students must be awarded Federal Work Study on Self Service Carolina. Please contact Christen Mayes in the Financial Aid office before interviewing for the job.  The positions will be updated weekly.

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Bookstore

Tanja Black: 864-424-8080, trblack@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Assist bookstore manager with day-to-day operations of the bookstore. Duties Include:

1. Receiving, stocking, pricing, shelving, and selling merchandise.

2. Help set up displays.

3. Clerical duties such as copying, answering the telephone, and greeting customers.

4. Other duties as assigned by the Bookstore Manager.

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Central Building

Annie Smith: 864-424-8055, alsmith@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Assist with mailings, social media posts, and engagements. Website content, writing articles, taking pictures around campus, paperwork, and help promote events at the bookstore. This position will also serve as an editor/proofreader for the Bantam Gazette.

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Nursing Simulations Laboratories Building

Lynn Edwards: 864-424-8030, edwar342@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Performs clerical functions as requested by the administrator (e.g., copying, filing, word processing, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring clerical tasks for the department/site are performed in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares written materials (e.g., reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information. Participates as needed in Career Fair and Education at local schools. Process documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate

parties. Assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. 

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Student Services Building

Christen Mayes: 864-424-8062, englance@mailbox.sc.edu

 

General clerical duties include typing, filing, answering the phone, assisting in mailouts, and making appointments. Assist other students coming in with Self-Service Carolina questions and other general Financial Aid questions. The student will cover the office for staff during meetings and at different times when staff are required to be out of the office. 

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Main Building

Dr. Andrew Pisano: 864-424-8073, PISANOA@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Assist students with paper writing assignments by using a specific format & under close training & supervision of the English Department.

Student should:

1. Keep scheduled hours as agreed upon by SASC & English Departments.

2. Schedule appointments with students who need writing assistance.

3. Assist students with paper writing assignments.

4. Notify, in writing, the English Professor of the visit.

5. Keep records of visits for assessment.

6. Proficiency with M.L.A. guidelines is required.

7. Must have completed both English 101 and 102 with a grade of “A”.

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Student Lounge

Tanja Black: 864-424-8080, trblack@mailbox.sc.edu

Duties include Ensuring all students properly fill out the form when using the food pantry, keeping all refrigerator and freezer doors closed, helping manage inventory, stocking the pantry with weekly purchases and keeping shelves neat and in order, and giving suggestions to the supervisor of items needed and/or requested.

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Student Lounge/Truluck Gym

Robert Overton: 864-424-8018

Duties include:

1. Wipe all tables and remove any trash left on tables in the lounge.

2. Straighten couches and chairs in the lounge.

3. Wipe down couches as needed in the lounge.

4. Inspect pool tables and ping pong equipment. (Request replacements when needed)

5. Supervise all students using the lounge/gym. (No sitting on the backs of chairs, keep shoes off the couch, no loud and excessive music, no horseplay.)

6. All students using the gym during open gym time must sign in. The Gym Supervisor is responsible for keeping the list of students and turning them into their supervisor.

7. Report any equipment that needs to be fixed or repaired at the end of their shift.

15 hours per week

$12.000 an hour, Main Building

Dr. David Hudson:864-424-8083, Hudsondm@mailbox.sc.edu

 

The laboratory assistant position requires that the worker have some experience in science (at least a high school biology/chemistry course) and a high level of dependability/self-motivation. The duties include lab cleanup (washing dishes, sweeping floors, disposing of trash, etc.), lab preparation/setup, some preparation of solutions dependent on prior experience, and some clerical responsibilities (Xeroxing, filing, etc.). While this position would have many advantages for a student with a science major, the student is only required to have an interest in science and a willingness to learn some specialized techniques (including safety procedures).

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Main Building

Dr. Lee Morris: 864-424-8094, LGMORRIS@mailbox.sc.edu

 

The lab assistant will help set up the three biology labs every semester. He/she will also help clean up the lab and the prep rooms. He/she will also assist the instructor in organizing campus-wide events such as blood drives, AIDS Awareness workshops, etc., and assist with research projects when needed.

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Student Services Building

Brad Greer: 864-424-8039, greerm@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Answer phones, greet guests and visitors, make copies, scan documents, and help with orientations and other student-related events.

 

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Main Building

 

Meet with students either on a one-on-one basis, conduct group study sessions, and /or assist drop-in students to give the assistance they need; ability to apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills to address student concerns, Assist students in the development of appropriate study skills, Assist with additional duties as needed, for example, receiving phone calls and taking messages, assisting during student orientations, organizing materials, completing equipment usage agreements for students.

 

15 hours per week

$12.00 an hour, Bell Street Campus

Cameron Coone: 864-426-4864, coone@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Answer phones, greet guests and visitors, make copies, scan documents, and help with orientations and other student-related events. Other duties as assigned.

14 hours per week

$13.00 an hour, Buffalo School Building

Tammy Fisher: 864-429-1730, tfisher_bes@union.k12.sc.us

 

Duties will include helping students in the area of literacy. Students will provide more individual help for students who have parents who cannot read, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor in the Multimedia center.

 

14 hours per week

$13.00 an hour, Carnegie Library Building

Ceena Lloyd: 864-427-7140, clloyd@unionlibrary.org

 

Be able to provide help in the library through various duties such as light lifting up to 30 lbs., reaching, bending, pushing book carts, etc., as needed. Using the online circulation system, check books and other materials in or out. Assist with inventory of all library materials. Assist patrons in the use of the photocopier, the printer, and the online catalog and computers generally. Perform other duties as needed.

 

14 hours per week

$13.00 an hour, Monarch School Building

Cathy Poole: 864-429-1733, cpoole@union.k12.sc.us

 

Duties will include helping students in the area of literacy. Students will provide more individual help for students who have parents who cannot read, as well as other duties as assigned by the supervisor in the multimedia center.

14 hours per week

$13.00 an hour, First Steps

Nicole Glenn: 864-426-2519, nicoleglenn@unionfirststeps.org

 

Provides administrative support for all programs in a non-profit organization. Responsibilities can vary but generally include:

· Answering phone, keeping records, data entry

· Program management: assisting with planning and managing program events

· Outreach: assisting with program outreach efforts such as social media and community engagement

14 hours per week

$13.00 an hour, Veterans Affairs

Daniel Young: 864-429-1605, dyoung@countyofunion.com

 

While working in the Union County Veterans Affairs office, candidates will be tasked with the daily duties of data entry into our state database and onto a separate office hard drive. Candidates will also need to greet clients and answer phones. Candidates must have good Communication skills and a working knowledge of computers. Due to the sensitivity of the information being dealt with, candidates will be required to sign a non-disclosure statement.

 


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