When applying for a work study position on campus:

1. Please check with Tina Davis @ (662) 329-7118, Welty Hall in the Office of Financial Aid to verify your eligibility for work study.
2. Interested applicants need to bring class schedules and work study confirmation to the Office of Career Services, 405 Cochran Hall.
3. Students that qualify for Federal Work Study can call or stop by the Career Services Office for more information on job openings.
4. Positions will be filled immediately

The Office of Computing Services at MUW has job openings for Institutional Work Study Students.

Work Study Job Announcement

POSITION AVAILABLE  

þ Federal            Institutional        Off Campus

Job Title: Desk Worker

Job Description: Work the front desk at McDevitt Hall.

Number of Hours Needed:  20 hours

Duties & Responsibilities: Check I.D's and moderate printing

The Office of Community Living at MUW has job openings for Federal Work Study Students.

Work Study Job Announcement

POSITION AVAILABLE  

þ Federal          Institutional        Off Campus

Job Title: Resident Technical Advisor

Job Description: The Resident Technology Advisor (RTA) Position assists residential students with their technology needs in the residence halls. The RTAs report directly to the Community Director of their area; live in the residence halls; and work closely with the Community Living staff. The RTAs answer questions and assist in solving technology related problems (specifically maintaining the computer labs). The RTAs work closely with the Office of Information Technology Systems, as they assist in communicating important technology related issues to their residents. The specific qualifications, requirements and responsibilities for the RTA position are outlined below.

Time Commitment

The RTA position is the student's principal non-classroom activity, therefore:

• Extracurricular activities should not conflict with the time needed to perform the RTA role effectively throughout the academic year.

• The RTA is expected to be available and accessible to the residential students throughout the year.

Advising

The RTA should be aware of the students' needs and provide appropriate assistance; they are expected to:

• Be accessible to residents by speeding adequate time in the living area and posting a weekly schedule and hours available.

• Take initiative to know the residents and be approachable.

• Stay knowledgeable in the use of technology and, in particular, with any changes made to the policies affecting technology usage.

• Provide awareness to residents regarding system alterations and updates from the Office of Information Technology Systems.

Qualifications

• A minimum G. P. A. of  2.50

• Full-time student status

• Portray leadership ability

• An RTA must have a good basic understanding of computers (both hardware and software) and have had some experience showing others how to use them.

RTA Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the RTAs include, but are not limited to the following:

• An RTA is not permitted to enter into any employment situations (paid or unpaid) without a written request to and response from the Community Director of their area. Any such employment is not to exceed 10 hours/week. Other outside commitments must be discussed with and approved by the Assistant Director of Housing.

• An RTA must limit his/her time away from campus and the community to two weekends per month.

• An RTA can expect to spend a greater amount of time in the support and assistance roll at the beginning of the semester (when most students need assistance) and again near the end of the semester (prior to exams).

• RTAs are required to arrive early and attend a two day training session prior to the start of the fall semester.

• RTAs are required to attend weekly staff meetings.

• All RTAs are expected to uphold, enforce and abide by all University policies and regulations. This is especially important as it relates to the use of licensed software.

• Assisting Residents with initial setup of hardware and MUW computing accounts.

• Assisting Residents with installation of Anti-Virus software.

• Helping  to maintain security on the lab computers

• Requesting supplies from the appropriate Community Director

• Disseminating information to residents

• Enforcing standards of conduct within the labs

• Reporting any and all incidents to the appropriate Community Director

• And all other duties as assigned by members of the Department of Community Living.

RTA Housing Policy

RTAs are required to live on campus in the residence halls. The following procedures are to be followed:

• RTAs in upper classman halls are required to go through the lottery system to acquire on-campus housing. RTAs assigned to freshmen halls have designated rooms. However, they are guaranteed housing in their assigned hall.

• Being terminated from the RTA position does not relinquish your obligation to campus housing. Once the Housing Agreement is signed, you have committed yourself to campus housing for the entire academic year.

Compensation

In remuneration for their services, RTAs are provided:

• The cost of their double room to be awarded in four equal payments over the course of the academic year (August, November, January, & April).

• RTAs receive instruction concerning the various facets of their position, opportunities for personal development not available to the general student population, and practical work experience to support their efforts to gain full-time employment upon their graduation or departure from MUW.

Special Qualifications: Must have good basic understanding of computers (hardware & software)

Number of Hours Needed: 20 hours

Duties & Responsibilities: Include being present in their hall for technical questions and for maintaining the computer labs.

Education & Experience: Needs to be comfortable working with a variety of programs and the installation of approved products.

Deadline: Open until filled

Additional Comments: This person will work very closely with ITS as well.

The Office of Community Living at MUW has job openings for Federal Work Study Students.

Work Study Job Announcement

POSITION AVAILABLE  

þ Federal          Institutional        Off Campus

Job Title: Community Advisor (CA)

Job Description: Student staff that assist Professional Staff.

Special Qualifications: Needs to be flexible, knowledgeable, and professional.

Number of Hours Needed: 20 hours

Duties & Responsibilities: General Areas: Housing Services, Community Development, and Office Administration

CAs are student paraprofessional staff members who assist professional staff members in the department of Community Living. The nature of the job requires that the CA perform duties that ensure the respect and dignity of all students while helping the professional in the daily responsibilities of their position. Duties vary based on the professional staff member they are assigned.

The position of Community Advisor encompasses five areas of responsibility:

1. Availability. The CA should be available to the professional staff member for at least 20 hours a week.

2. Approachability. CAs should have a positive, accommodating attitude at all times when working within the department and with their professional staff supervisor.

3. Information and Referral Source. CAs need to be knowledgeable about policies and procedures, including the contents of the Student Handbook.

4. Student Conduct. CAs should be role models and abide by the rules of the department and university at all times.

5. Administration. The CA cooperates with the professional staff in Community Living and assists with the daily operation of the department.

General Responsibilities:

Areas of responsibility may include one of several functional areas within Community Living.

1. Housing Services

   1. This may include working with facilities' issues, staff development/training, assignment and application processes as well as in the areas of health and safety.

   2. Other duties in this area may include hall administration based on the duties that the supervisor they are assigned is responsible for as well as any major projects associated with that supervisor's role.

    

2. Community Development

    

   1. This may include with one of the areas in programming-diversity education; student involvement; and/or career services and personal development.

   2. Other duties in this area may include working with outreach programming and the overall administration of programming and hall promotions (bulletin boards, painting, etc.)

    

3. Office Administration

    

   1. This may include working directly with the director on major projects, reports and the like.

   2. Other duties may include working within the central office on filing, data entry, and support service.

Education & Experience: Position seeks an individual of sophomore standing and up. Needs to have customer service skills and some computer/office skills.

Deadline: Open until filled

Additional Comments: Position is for a mature, motivated, and approachable individual.