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Federal Work Study - Finance, Economics, and Accounting (Fall 2026)

  • Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama, United States, 36265
  • Federal Work Study
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Department:

Finance, Economics, and Accounting

Salary: 

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

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students’ class schedule

Position Summary:

The duties of the Federal Work Study Student Aid are to obtain work experience on campus in offices, labs, gym, the library, and other areas. Duties may 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, qualification, 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 Finance, Economics, and Accounting Faculty/Staff.
  • Provide excellent customer service to all staff, faculty, and students.
  • Greet and assist visitors.
  • Operates standard office machines including a computer and commonly used word processing software.
  • Performs basic Excel and Office 365 duties as required by department.
  • Assists with maintaining records and filing systems.
  • Assist with Administrative and Clerical Duties as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
  • If not a first-time student, 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 My Jax State.
  • Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
  • May not be a Dual Enrollment Student

Notice Regarding International Students:

  • International students are not eligible for Federal Work Studies positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic Knowledge of Excel and Office 365

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript

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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.

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