Program Assistant for Student Work Programs

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

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

• 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.

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.