Native Center - FWS

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Student Employment (SW/ FWS) Job Type: Other Posted On: Thu Sep 3 2026 Job Description:

This is a Federal Work Study (FWS) position

The Native/Indigenous Admissions Specialist will support the Office of Admissions in promoting Onondaga Community College to prospective Native/Indigenous students and families. The role is ideal for a student who is passionate about higher education, enjoys engaging with people, and wants hands-on experience and recruitment processes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning campus tours, open houses, Center for Native/Indigenous Students Tours, OCC Haudenosaunee Arts Fest and other recruitment events.

• Serve as a tour guide and along with Native/Indigenous Admissions Coordinator provide campus tours to prospective Native/Indigenous Students and families.

• Assist in responding to prospective student inquiries via email, phone and in person.

• Support data entry filing, and other administrative tasks related to prospective student records.

• Help prepare admission materials such as packets, brochures and mailings.

• Contribute to social media and digital outreach methods.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a valid FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) on file

• Must have a financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA

• Must be matriculated into a program

• Attending at least half-time (6 credit hours)

• Maintain satisfactory progress (SAP) towards the completion of their program

Additional Information:

• Pay Rate:

• Starting rate of $16.00 for new Federal Work Studies.

• Starting rate of $17.00 for returning Federal Work Studies

• Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm

To see if you qualify for Federal Work Study (FWS) Position:

• Visits OCC's Work-Study Page (https://www.sunyocc.edu/work-study)

• Review the Work- Study Checklist (https://www.sunyocc.edu/workstudychecklist) & complete and submit the Work Study Interest Form (https://www.sunyocc.edu/form/work-study-interest-form)

• Or visit the Financial Aid Service Center (FASC) located in Gordon Student Center open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Federal Work Study may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.

• Additional hours may be worked during college breaks.