LAS Office Assistant - FWS

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Student Employment (SW/ FWS) Job Type: Other Posted On: Mon Aug 17 2026 Job Description:

The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) is an active office that serves over 2,000 students at OCC. Students come to our office for advising, coaching, and to get assistance in locating other resources on campus.

LAS is looking for a Federal Work Study student who can work approximately 10 hours a week.

As a Federal Work study student, your responsibilities may include:

• Greeting students at the front desk of the office and helping check them into appointments

• Using Canva to make flyers for LAS events

• Using Canva to make Instagram posts on the LAS account for pertinent information regarding events and deadlines

• Create new bulletin board displays outside the LAS Suite (you will need to plan and create the boards)

• Help with events on campus, including set up/take down and help during an event

• General office tasks, such as putting supplies away, reorganizing shelves, preparing graduation materials, preparing open house materials, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Our goal is to help you learn

• how to work in a professional office setting

• customer service

• communication skills needed in a professional environment

• how to be self-sufficient, but ask for help when needed

• expectations of future employers and give you valuable experience for your resume

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

• Current student in good standing at OCC

• Attention to detail

• Helpful, friendly, and outgoing

• Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Basic understanding of Canva or a sincere desire to learn

• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred. English and another language will be considered.

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.