Federal Work Study Jobs - Umpqua Community College

Federal Work-Study

2025-26 Academic Year

Browsing the open positions. Click “Apply Now” when you find an open position of interest. Fill out the form. If you qualify for the Federal Work-Study program, you will then be given a referral form to take to the supervisor of the available position.

Completing this application process does not guarantee work study placement.

Accessibility Services Work-Study

Accessibility Services is seeking a work-study to answer phones, take messages, maintain program files, accurate data entry is important, create and distribute program flyers, make phone calls as directed, and other duties as assigned.

Accounting & Bookkeeping Assistant

The Accounting & Bookkeeping Assistant will provide entry-level support to the Business Services/Accounting team by assisting with routine bookkeeping and financial record maintenance. This position is well-suited for a Federal Work-Study student interested in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields, and offers meaningful exposure to real-world financial operations within a public higher education institution.

Ceramic Lab Aid

The Ceramic lab aid helps in all aspects of running a ceramic classroom. This includes making glazes, engoves, slips, loading and unloading kilns, recycling clay, general cleanup, and other duties as assigned.

Communications & Marketing Support

The Communications & Marketing Support position offers students hands-on experience in graphic design, digital content creation, and higher-education marketing. In this role, students support visual and social media projects, assist with website updates, and help maintain brand consistency across print and digital platforms.

Custodial Assistant

The Custodial work-study assists staff with various aspects of cleaning, including but not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping all areas as needed. Must be able to work at a quick pace and flexible on building location.

Early College Assistant

The Office of Early College is looking for someone that wants to develop skills related to event planning, campus tours, and office related tasks. This individual will work with the Office of Early College staff, faculty, campus staff, and community partners.

Engineering Lab Support Technician

The STEM/CTE Engineering Program is looking for a work-study to update and maintain an inventory, organize lab equipment, create training materials and workshops for UCC students and staff, and help students with 3D printing projects and CNC projects, and CAD support, help develop and support term projects for the engineering courses. The work-study would create “How To” instructions for equipment, organize lab equipment and electrical components, and other duties as assigned.

Financial Aid Office Assistant

The Financial Aid office is seeking work-studies to assist with various duties which include but are not limited to assisting students at the front counter, answering phones and returning student calls regarding financial aid, document imaging and indexing, running errands on campus as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Foundation Support

UCC Foundation Support role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations within a higher education setting. This position supports administrative tasks, donor communications, events, and digital content efforts that advance fundraising and community engagement initiatives. Students will build valuable skills in communication, organization, and professional tools such as Canva and Microsoft Office, while contributing to work that directly supports student success.

Friendly Kitchen Assistant

The Friendly Kitchen Helper will assist the head chef and kitchen assistant with all aspects of the Meals on Wheels and UCC café activities. Duties include food preparation, cooking grill items, cashiering, and dishwashing. Flexible hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm.

Gallery Assistant (FA-SP) (2)

The Gallery Assistant is needed to be available while the gallery is open. The Assistant will perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, assisting with greeting and directing the general public, help at the art receptions occurring twice each term, and keeping the gallery clean and organized. Good customer service skills are essential. The qualified work-study student should also be dependable, punctual, and organized. They should also be able to interact with the public and give directions. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful.

Helpdesk Support Assistant

The Information Technology team is looking for work-studies to assist in the building of PC’s and other devices for our PC Technicians. This position may assist faculty and staff with computer issues, creation of documentation of various procedures, and other duties as assigned.

Information Desk Aide

Work-Study students are needed to assist with the Information Desk. Assistant will answer the main telephone line for the campus, assist students and visitors with navigation around the College, departments, programs, and resources. Will assist with planning and organizing student activities, giving campus tours, assist with any requests for administrative tasks such as typing, filing, copying, collating etc. from various Student Services Departments, as well as any other duties assigned.

Lab Assistant

Nursing Department is seeking students to maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursing skills lab. Day to day tasks will include, but are not limited to setup and tear down equipment and supplies for lab classes and simulations, restock supplies and ensure inventory is up to date, disinfect manikins, beds, and medical equipment after use, assist instructors with preparation of demonstration materials.

Reading/Math Tutor

Are you an Education major or do you have pre-school and/or elementary school children, maybe a relative, or a neighbor child that you would like to help in the classroom with reading and or math? America Reads/ America Counts Work-Study students will have an opportunity to assist preschool through elementary-age children in mathematics and/or reading in a local school.

Registration Office Assistant

The Registration and Records office is seeking a work-study eligible student to assist with various office duties which include, but are not limited to, scanning and indexing FERPA related student documents, answering phone calls, responding to emails, assisting front desk staff members as needed, and other duties as assigned. Eligible candidate needs to be able to work independently, willing to learn and ask questions, work with confidential information, flexible schedule per term but must show up for work when scheduled or notify staff with sufficient notice.

Student Ambassador (Work Study)

The Student Ambassador serves as a representative of the college, supporting recruitment efforts by providing campus tours and assisting with on-campus and off-campus events. This role is ideal for a friendly, reliable, and motivated student who enjoys engaging with prospective students and their families while promoting a positive and welcoming campus experience.

Theater Arts Assistant

The Theatre Department is looking for an assistant to help build up the Theater Arts activities through efforts such as, but not limited to, fundraising letters, snack bar coordinator, technical coordinator for lights and sound, costume coordinator, advertising coordinator, set coordinator for building and painting, props acquisition for plays, box office coordinator.

Toolcrib/Lab Aide

Work-study student is sought to assist with tool crib to check in & out tools and PPE (personal protective equipment) to welding students, and other duties as assigned.

TRIO Peer Navigator

TRIO peer navigators are essential to the day-to-day operations of the TRIO SSS program. Peer navigators are student facing and frontline workers that help fellow students with tasks such as: making appointments with TRIO advisors or other campus personnel, aiding students with banner, helping students reset their passwords, guiding students through Canvas and other online platforms, study skills tutoring, phone reception, cleaning study pod and tables, and any other assigned tasks by the director or program coordinator.

Tutor – Assorted Disciplines

Do you enjoy teaching and helping others learn? A tutor is needed to provide individual attention to learners’ needs, establish a good rapport, plan lessons and activities for learning basic math and reading skills, and GED test preparation. The tutor will keep detailed progress records and provide reports about the progress, and maintain contact with the Project Literacy Program Coordinator. Referrals to the learner’s ILS for needs other than tutoring may be appropriate.

Tutor – UCC Tutoring Center

Peer Tutors will assist in building up student skills to encourage successful lifelong learning. Essential job functions include but are not limited to: tutor individuals and small groups in specific course work, provide personal support and encouragement for students as needed, build skills essential for being a successful college student, regular attendance necessary, attend scheduled tutor training sessions, and keep the tutoring area clean and organized.

Veterinarian Clinic Cleaner

A Work-Study is needed to assist with basic cleaning services at the assigned venue. Duties include mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down counters, doors, windows and animal cages, and emptying the trash. Cleaning and stocking supply areas and bathrooms including vents.

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