Federal Work Study
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 their 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. Federal Work Study students can work up to 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 the on-campus department, or the off-campus non-profit or community service organization assigned to
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled and actively attending a program at Fortis Cookeville.
- Must have been awarded FWS funds through financial aid.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Prior working knowledge of basic computer operations is desirable.
- Must be trustworthy and be able to follow directions.
Classification: Nonexempt
Work Hours: up to 25 hours per week
Travel: None
Working Environment: Interior/Office
Preferred QualificationsFederal Work Study
Skills Required
- Be enrolled and actively attending a program at Fortis Cookeville
- Have been awarded Federal Work Study funds through financial aid
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Prior working knowledge of basic computer operations
- Be trustworthy and able to follow directions
What We Do
Saint Paul's School of Nursing is a private, for-profit post-secondary institution that provides career education in New York. It offers associate degree programs in Nursing and Medical Assisting at its campuses in Queens and Staten Island. The school aims to prepare students for professional roles as Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants, providing the skills and training necessary for diverse healthcare settings.



