Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides employment for Title IV eligible students who demonstrate financial need.

FWS gives students the opportunity to work in different environments. Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides part-time employment opportunities with flexible hours revolving around students’ class schedules. Students are limited to working 20 hours per week, allowing students to focus on their studies.

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Federal Work-Study Process

Students interested in the work-study program must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the applicable academic year. Students who indicate on the FAFSA form that they are interested in the Work-Study program and who are eligible will automatically be awarded funds to participate.

Eligible students are awarded FWS funds up to the approved institutional allotment. The student’s cost attendance (COA) and remaining budget are also considered when awarding work-study funds. Students will need to accept the Federal Work-Study award via their BannerWeb account prior to accepting a work assignment.

Students who did not indicate on the FAFSA their interest in Federal Work-Study can complete Federal Work-Study Application to determine their eligibility.

*Positions are available on campus or in a community service position on a part-time basis.
*Students are paid no less than minimum wage and work up to 20 hours per week.

Students are awarded Federal Work-Study funding up to their Cost of Attendance. Funding is limited as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Federal Work-Study Program Job Descriptions

Location: Design & Media Lab

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor equipment room, containing photo and video equipment.
Organize equipment room - lights, cameras, lenses, etc.
Check-in and out equipment for video and photo classes
Assist photo and video instructors
Monitor labs, Rm2425 and 2232
Work with Chair Shacham to monitor computer equipment - address issues that arise, put in tickets, delete old information on computers.

Job Qualifications:

Demonstrate a positive attitude with internal and external customers at all times.
Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: Building B - Academic Complex (Student Success Center)

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor the Student Success Center computer lab to ensure seamless operations.
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the Student Success Center Computer lab.
Manage and maintain organization of the departmental storage room.
Assist students with basic computer functions (i.e., troubleshooting, login on ATC platforms - including emails, internet navigation, printing, and other computer applications)
Assist Student Success Center front desk personnel with directing students and appointment scheduling.
Conduct small group and individual peer sessions.

Job Qualifications:

Demonstrate a positive attitude with staff, advisees, and other peer advisors at all times.
Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: Dental Hygiene Receptionist

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typing documents.
Welcome and greet student patients.
Answering dental (student and patient) inquiries via phone and email.
Organization of dental records.
Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and other programs.
Scanning, faxing of dental records.
HIPPA understanding.
Infection control: Cleaning and disinfecting in front and back lab areas if requested. Former.

Job Qualifications:

Demonstrate a positive attitude with internal and external customers at all times.
Dental experience is not required but encouraged.
Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: Building G - Shipping and Receiving

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Will be responsible for assisting with delivering packages to various areas of the campus.

Job Qualifications:

Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
Must be able to speak and read the English language.
Must be able to drive and work independently after receiving assignments.
Demonstrate a positive attitude with internal and external customers at all times.
Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: Building C – Barbering Department

Location: Paralegal Studies Department

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

This role will provide administrative support to the American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Studies Program. Duties will include communicating with students; assisting in ensuring compliance with ABA Guidelines, and supporting the broad array of tasks including:

Maintaining graduate student database;
Maintaining a spreadsheet of critical assessment data.
Maintaining current student files.
Assisting with planning of program events (i.e. Civil Rights panel;

Alumni panel, Interview, and Resume Writing Workshop).

Assist with planning of advisory board meetings.
Take minutes at faculty staff and advisory board meetings.

Job Qualifications:

Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
Requires basic clerical skills and knowledge of office practices and procedures that involve the operation of standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, etc.
Ability to anticipate needs and problem-solve effectively.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: EMS and Fire Science Department

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists the lead instructor during the lab portions throughout the course with:

Set up of equipment and work area for lab time.
Operating EMS skills laboratory equipment effectively.
Facilitating correct student learning of psychomotor skill sets.
Evaluating student performance of psychomotor skills using program criteria.
Explaining critical knowledge points regarding psychomotor skills to students in the EMS laboratory setting.
Assisting the lead instructor with team-based instructional scenario's in laboratory settings.
Maintaining professional competence and certification or licensure.
Performing other related tasks as assigned by the Program Director or lead instructor.

Job Qualifications:

Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
Requires basic clerical skills and knowledge of office practices and procedures that involve the operation of standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, etc.
Ability to anticipate needs and problem-solve effectively.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: Library – Instructional Technology & Online Learning

Pay: $10 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be proficient with Blackboard and MS office
Must be willing to give presentations in front of small groups
The student needs to be patient and understanding of the population of non-traditional students at ATC
Student will be required to give one on one Blackboard tutorials
Student will be asked to develop and facilitate student workshops
Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Students who major in technology-related fields such as, CIS, Media/Design.
Ability to speak in front of groups of people.
Workdays needed: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Demonstrate a positive attitude with internal and external customers at all times.
Be on-time, attentive, and participate when required.

Location: Veterans Department

Department
	Veterans Department
Location
	Veterans Office
Supervisor
	Ms. Bernita Banks
Supervisor Job Title
	Veterans Coordinator
Phone Number
	(404) 225-4022
Email
	bbanks@atlantatech.edu
Division Director
	Mrs. Mattie Goss
Duties & Responsibilities
	Veteran work study students will work within the Veterans Resource Center at the main campus. They will provide support to the Veterans Coordinator, Veteran Students and/or their dependents by assisting with the following duties: • Assist veteran students with general inquiries about veteran benefits they can receive on and off campus, veteran's activities, FAFSA, directing students to other student support service locations on campus • Assist and participate in outreach within the community and with on-campus efforts and events • Collect, compile, and track data in support of the Veteran Resource Center (VRC) • Perform basic data analysis and generate reports • Maintain and organize the VRC, insure open/close duties have been completed daily • Assist with veteran website development • Conducts other clerical, office duties as required • Maintaining positive relationships with student support service departments, in order to facilitate services to students receiving veterans’ related educational entitlements • Assist with the development and distribution of accurate and current Veterans Affairs Office publications to relevant constituencies (brochures, flyers, posters and web content) • Assist with maintaining regulatory, information security and confidentiality compliance in accordance with federal, state and MSJC guidelines •Front desk duties; such as, answering phone calls, directing students on campus and over the phone, sending and receiving emails and answering questions to walk-in students
Job Qualifications
	Be an enrolled student in an eligible program of study. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the Office of Financial Aid. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Must have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The student’s financial aid file is complete and verified by the Office of Financial Aid. Received confirmation of an approved FWS award. Student must not be in default or owe a repayment to any federal aid program.
Number of positions available (3 student maximum, unless your department provides community services or reading or mathematics tutoring)
	2

*Eligibility
In order to be eligible for an FWS award, students must:

Be an enrolled student in an eligible program of study.
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the Office of Financial Aid.
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Must have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The student’s financial aid file is complete and verified by the Office of Financial Aid.
Received confirmation of an approved FWS award.
Student must not be in default or owe a repayment to any federal aid program.

Federal Work-Study Application

Request for Work-Study Employee
(Atlanta Technical College Supervisors ONLY!)

In need of student assistant? Atlanta Technical College departments interested in hiring work-study students must complete and submit the Request for a Work-Study Employee Form. Click the button below to fill out the form.

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As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Mattie Goss, Director of Student Services, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Academic Building, C1111B, 404.225.4446. Email: mgoss@atlantatech.edu. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Mattie Goss, Director of Student Services, Atlanta Technical College, Academic, and Student Affairs Division, Academic Building, C1111B, 404.225.4446. Email: mgoss@atlantatech.edu. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, suite B-180A, Atlanta Technical College, 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. 404.225.4446. Email: mgoss@atlantatech.edu.

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