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:
- Managing the Work Scholar program,
- Managing the Federal, State, and JOB Work-Study programs,
- Developing and presenting training materials for aid-based student work programs,
- Working with internal and external employer partners and supervisors to support student workers,
- Assisting students and families with general guidance on financial aid and scholarship processes, including completing the FAFSA, scholarship, and other financial forms or documents,
- Making presentations about financial aid, scholarships, and aid-based work programs to prospective students, current students, and high school counselors,
- Creating or enhancing correspondence to students.
- Collaborating on marketing materials that promote the services in Student Financial Services
- Partnering with other office staff on projects and assignments,
- Serving on campus committees as needed, and
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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.