Fortis Industries

Federal Work Study

Posted 3 Days Ago

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Pensacola, FL, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Logistics • Professional Services • Defense • Industrial

The Role

Provides administrative and student-services support to the Director, including peer guidance, tutoring, job placement assistance, graduate employment advising, placement data recording, retention counseling support, and escalation of student concerns. The position is limited to 20 hours per week and is performed in an interior office environment.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Federal Work Study (FWS) employees are active students who are awarded a fixed amount of maximum earnings over a specific time period as part of the student's financial aid award package. A portion of each student's earned hourly wage will be paid by federal funds, provided that the hours worked are properly documented and the FWS employee's time record is certified and signed by the FWS employee's supervisor. Generally the student employees work between 10 and 25 hours per week in student service and community service positions. Eligible and approved FWS employment positions may be on campus or off campus in approved non-profit community service organizations. 　

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide general assistance and support to the Director by providing student services assistance including peer guidance counseling, tutorial services, and job development and placement assistance to current students and graduates.

Advise graduates of employment opportunities.

Assist the Director in the collection and recording of placement information.

Assist the Director with retention counseling initiatives.

Report any student or graduate concerns or problems to the Director.

Classification:

Nonexempt

Work Hours:

Maximum 20 hours per week.

Travel:

Limited

Working Environment

: Interior/Office

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

Must be enrolled and attending an eligible program.

Must have been awarded FWS.

Good organizational and communication skills.

Prior working knowledge of basic computer operation is desirable.

Must be trustworthy and be able to follow directions.

Skills Required

Must be enrolled and attending an eligible program
Must have been awarded Federal Work Study
Good organizational and communication skills
Must be trustworthy and able to follow directions
Prior working knowledge of basic computer operation

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The Company

HQ: Huntsville, AL

What We Do

Fortis Industries is a Tribally-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business established in 2005, dedicated to providing comprehensive support for any project. As a multidisciplinary company, it offers a wide range of services to the government sector, including base support services, contract administration, facilities investment, management, operations and maintenance, technical warehouse operations, and specialized training solutions to enhance mission capabilities and productivity.