Lindenwood University
Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.
PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking "Next" at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the "Experience" page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled "Resume/CV." This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.
JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title:
Community Service Worker, Student Employee (Federal Work Study)
Job Code:
17428
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20 hours per week
Job Week Assignment:
36 weeks per year
Rate of Pay:
$13.75 per hour
Work Cycle:
Monday two weeks prior to the start of fall semester through graduation
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Revision Date:
1.31.2025
Job Summary
The community service worker, student employee (Federal Work Study) position is available to undergraduate students who have been packaged with Federal Work Study (FWS) through Student Financial Services (SFS). Eligible students may obtain community service/enrichment-oriented positions at authorized off-campus agencies. The community service student employee will engage in meaningful community service functions and develop important professional skills under the leadership of strong mentors.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Placement Opportunities:
America Reads
- Responsible for encouraging students in reading, mathematics, and overall academic development. This role will work directly with students to improve their reading and math proficiency skills through individual, group, and/or classroom activities.
Community Work Service
- Responsible for contributing to improved quality of life for residents within the local community. This role will work within the community to solve problems related to community needs, particularly for low-income residents.
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position. Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University Good academic and financial standing with the University Packaged with FWS funding through SFS Satisfactory background screening required prior to being matched with an organization Reliable transportation Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures Strong interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail Highly organized Strong professional integrity and reliability Knowledge of general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values Work Environment
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions.
General office setting Standard business hours Fully On-Ground Physical Abilities
- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking "Next" at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the "Experience" page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled "Resume/CV." This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.
JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title:
Community Service Worker, Student Employee (Federal Work Study)
Job Code:
17428
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20 hours per week
Job Week Assignment:
36 weeks per year
Rate of Pay:
$13.75 per hour
Work Cycle:
Monday two weeks prior to the start of fall semester through graduation
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Revision Date:
1.31.2025
Job Summary
The community service worker, student employee (Federal Work Study) position is available to undergraduate students who have been packaged with Federal Work Study (FWS) through Student Financial Services (SFS). Eligible students may obtain community service/enrichment-oriented positions at authorized off-campus agencies. The community service student employee will engage in meaningful community service functions and develop important professional skills under the leadership of strong mentors.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Placement Opportunities:
America Reads
- Responsible for encouraging students in reading, mathematics, and overall academic development. This role will work directly with students to improve their reading and math proficiency skills through individual, group, and/or classroom activities.
Community Work Service
- Responsible for contributing to improved quality of life for residents within the local community. This role will work within the community to solve problems related to community needs, particularly for low-income residents.
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position. Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University Good academic and financial standing with the University Packaged with FWS funding through SFS Satisfactory background screening required prior to being matched with an organization Reliable transportation Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures Strong interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail Highly organized Strong professional integrity and reliability Knowledge of general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values Work Environment
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions.
General office setting Standard business hours Fully On-Ground Physical Abilities
- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.