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.Federal Work-Study Student Assistant - Orange Coast College 2025 / 2026 Academic Year

.Federal Work-Study Student Assistant - Orange Coast College 2025 / 2026 Academic Year

Coast Community College DistrictCosta Mesa, CA, US
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Overview

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR : 2025 - 2026

Federal Work-Study (FWS) student assistant program description : FWS is a federal student aid program that provides part-time employment to students with significant financial need. The federal government pays a portion of the salary and the school pays the remainder. FWS is part of the total financial aid package and is not intended to be the sole source of assistance. The program aims to balance the interests of the student and the department, and positions may relate to career objectives or offer skill development.

About Orange Coast College (OCC) OCC is a diverse institution located in Costa Mesa with a main campus in Costa Mesa and a Waterfront Campus in Newport Beach. OCC offers pathways to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning, with a commitment to equity and inclusive excellence.

DeiA The Coast Community College District emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism in its application, recruitment, and interview processes.

OCC administers the Student Employment Program , including opportunities in General-Student Assistant, Federal Work-Study Student Assistant, and CalWORKs Work-Study Student Assistant roles. Non-academic, non-classified student assistants are at-will employees and not benefits eligible.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

Representative duties are defined by the appropriate Division / Department and may include on-the-job training. Job levels include :

  • Student Assistant I — entry level, supervised, routine duties; may involve standard tasks and basic use of software / tools.
  • Student Assistant II — intermediate / advanced, general supervision with on-the-job training; may involve access to data systems and confidential information; requires at least one year of experience in the same assignment.
  • Student Assistant III — specialist / lead, broader responsibilities, independent judgment, may direct lower-level staff; requires at least two years of experience in the same assignment.

Other duties cover a range from unskilled to skilled tasks, with assignments aligned to department needs and student schedules. Specific duties vary by assignment.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience :

  • Student Assistant I : Little or no prior experience or education required
  • Student Assistant II : Some prior knowledge, experience, or education required
  • Student Assistant III : Prior experience, education, or specialized skills required

    • Skills and Competencies :

  • Skills required to perform job assignments
  • Ability to balance work and studies; limited independent judgment may be required depending on level and assignment

    • Eligibility :

  • Students must be enrolled in classes for the current semester and have been awarded federal work-study to be eligible
  • D.E.I.A – demonstrated responsiveness to diversity and inclusion within the student population

    • Refer to Board Policy 7270 Administrative Procedure 7270 for more information.

    Conditions of Employment

    Non-academic, non-classified Student Assistants are not part of the classified service. The Education Code prohibits displacement of classified personnel; Student Assistants are at-will employees with no entitlement to any position or benefits. Employment details include work-hour limits, prohibitions on dual District employment in the same Fiscal Year, and terms related to federal work-study verification, class schedules, and eligibility.

  • Hours : Student Assistants may not exceed 19.5 hours / week in fall / spring; up to 28 hours / week outside fall / spring.
  • Compliance : Not employed in another District capacity during the same Fiscal Year (July 1 – June 30).

    • Employment is contingent on verification of federal work-study award, schedule, background checks, U.S. work eligibility, and Board approval. No fringe benefits are provided. Hours and start date are arranged with the supervisor.

    Application Process and Requirements

    Application materials must be submitted online and include :

  • Online Employment Application with complete education / work / volunteer history
  • Current Class Schedule for Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 (PDF recommended)
  • Federal Work-Study Award Email (PDF recommended)

    • Apply online at : http : / / www.cccd.edu / employment

    Reasonable accommodations requests should be sent to the Human Resources Office or accommodation@cccd.edu.

    Equal Opportunity and Compliance

    The Coast Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity / expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. Title IX information and security notices are provided as required.

    Selected candidate requirements : fingerprints via Live Scan, documents proving eligibility to work in the United States, and participation in new-hire onboarding. The selected candidate must meet these pre-employment requirements prior to their first day of work.

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