Work Study

Description Who We Are: Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Franklin Cummings Tech is a nationally accredited nonprofit technical college serving Massachusetts. Rooted in Benjamin Franklin’s 1791 bequest to expand access to apprenticeship and entrepreneurship, the college provides accessible technical and trade education that advances economic opportunity. We seek dedicated colleagues who are excited to support student success and a welcoming campus community. Position Summary: The Student Affairs Work-Study Assistant supports student-facing programs and daily operations across the areas overseen by the Office of Student Support & Wellness: campus activities and orientation, student clubs and leadership, wellness and basic needs, accessibility and accommodations administration, tutoring and academic support, and student resource referrals. Working under staff supervision, the student assistant helps create a welcoming, organized, and inclusive campus experience. Essential Functions and

Responsibilities:
· Assist with planning and staffing campus activities, orientation, student clubs, and Franklin Leaders programming, including event setup, check-in, and breakdown.
· Support wellness programming, resource displays, and approved outreach related to student well-being, food access, and other basic needs.
· Help maintain the food pantry and departmental supplies through inventory checks, restocking, organization, and expiration-date monitoring.
· Provide administrative support for accessibility services by organizing general materials, helping with scheduling, and directing accommodation inquiries to authorized staff.
· Promote tutoring and academic support by sharing approved schedules, preparing materials, and helping coordinate tutoring spaces and activities.
· Assist with front-desk coverage, greeting students, answering general questions, maintaining calendars and records, and connecting students with appropriate staff and campus or community resources.
· Create draft flyers, signage, and student communications; organize files and event materials; and complete other assigned projects, subject to supervisor approval and confidentiality requirements. Student workers do not make accommodation decisions, provide counseling, or independently access confidential student case files. All external communications and purchases require supervisor approval. Requirements Required

Qualifications:
· Currently enrolled student at Franklin Cummings Tech.
· Must maintain good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above).
· Available to work at least two days per week between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with occasional shifts as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Strong written and verbal communication and a welcoming, professional demeanor.
· Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time and work independently or with a team.
· Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and common office tools; willingness to learn Canva and departmental systems.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, use sound judgment, and follow supervisor direction.
· Curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and interest in supporting fellow students. Physical

Requirements:
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Duties may include standing, walking, moving supplies, and assisting with event setup. The hourly wage for this position is $17.00 hourly. Please note: Franklin Cummings Tech cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship to be considered for this position at Franklin Cummings Tech. Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.