Campus Employment
Fall 2008 & Spring 2009 Job Postings (On Campus and Off Campus)- Updated September 29, 2008
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- What should I do first to get a job on campus?
- Where do I look for a job on campus?
- When I see a job I want to apply for, what do I do?
- Am I required to work a minimum amount of hours per week?
- Am I required to earn my full Federal Work Study award amount?
- What difference does it make if I don't tell the Financial Aid Office that I won't be using my Federal Work Study award amount?
- Is there a deadline for work contracts for Federal Work Study?
- How does a student qualify for Federal Work Study?
- What does FWS and/or ECE mean?
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What should I do first to get a job on campus?
A: You should prepare to bring the documents to school with you that are necessary for employment. The most critical documents are the W-4 form required by the IRS and the I-9 form required by Homeland Security (formerly of INS). The W-4 may be completed and brought with you to campus- click here to print the W-4 Form. The I-9 requires that an authorized representative of the University's Office of Financial Aid (open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Freshman Move In Day- August 23rd, 2008 from 9am to 2pm) witness the original documents you bring to campus, therefore only Section 1 of the I-9 form may be completed before arriving on campus. Do NOT complete Section 2 of the I-9; determine which original documents you will provide for Section 2 before you arrive- please click here to print the I-9 Form. Eastern does not keep your documents, we only witness the apparent validity of your documents. You will also need a valid Student Employment Work Contract before you may begin any work on campus (see Question 3 for more information about work contracts).
Q2: Where do I look for a job on campus?
A: You may begin searching for a job opportunity by checking out the Open Position Listing posted further on this web page. The Listing is updated any time a department notifies the Student Employment Coordinator of an open job position. You may also check the Waterwheel for open positions and when school begins, jobs openings are often posted around campus and on the school news screens.
Q3: When I see a job I want to apply for, what do I do?
A: You may begin contacting potential departments to set up an interview but you will not be permitted to have a contract unless you already have a valid W-4 and I-9 form on file. Returning students who are currently enrolled for the fall term and already have a W-4 and I-9 form on file will be provided a work contract via campus mailboxes when the fall term begins. New Students will be sent a contract within 5 school days after submitting the W-4 and I-9 forms. Students are permitted to work only one job on campus. Job hopping is discouraged. Please scroll down to visit the Open Positions section of this page.
Q4: Am I required to work a minimum amount of hours per week?
A: No, students are not required to work a minimum amount of time. They are restricted to a MAXIMUM of 20 hours per week during any academic term for which they are enrolled.
Q5: Am I required to earn my full Federal Work Study award amount?
A:No, students are not required to work. The Federal Work study program is a self-help program and can be declined at any time. However, if a student has already earned FWS wages, the award can only be decreased to the amount of wages already earned. Students should inform the Office of Financial Aid by email or letter if they wish to decline or reduce their FWS award amount.
Q6: What difference does it make if I don't tell the Financial Aid Office that I won't be using my Federal Work Study award amount?
A:The Office of Financial Aid uses the information supplied to determine the availability of FWS funds for other students. You are helping fellow students by keeping the Office of Financial Aid informed of your plans.
Q7: Is there a deadline for work contracts for Federal Work Study?
A:Yes, the deadline is September 30, 2008. Since funding is limited, the deadline enables the Office of Financial Aid to predict disbursements. The FAO uses this information to determine availability of funds for other students.
Q8: How does a student qualify for Federal Work Study?
A: The Federal Work Study program is need based and eligibility is explained in the Financial Aid web pages and in the Student Handbook.
Q9: What does FWS and/or ECE mean?
A:FWS stands for Federal Work Study. FWS are Federal funds that are awarded to students based on their financial need according to their FAFSA. Students that are eligible for FWS will see the award listed on their most recent award letter from the Office of Financial Aid. If you are not eligible for FWS, then you are automatically eligible to work through ECE, which stands for Eastern Campus Employment. ECE funds come directly from the departments budget where you work.
Open Positions for Fall 2008 & Spring 2009
(updated September 29, 2008)
Off Campus Paid Community Service Jobs
The Salvation Army in Norristownis looking for enthusiastic individuals to help out in our youth center. Work includes helping create and facilitate activities for youth ages 5-17 such as homework help, arts & crafts, and recreation in our gym. This is a great opportunity to gain some experience working with a group of diverse children in an urban community. Daily Program Hours: M-F 7-9am, 3:30-6pm, Evening Program Hours: R- 6-8:30pm. Contact Michelle Kaasmann at 610-275-4183 x204 or email michelle_kaasmann@use.salvationarmy.org. This position is an Off Campus Community Service job and will be paid by Eastern University for work hours as well as travel time. Federal Work Study is required.
Did you know that the lowest rated school district in the state is in your backyard? Come out and help us improve the education of students in Chester by volunteering at the Homework Club. At the Homework Club, you will be helping children: improve their focus and memory through memorization; providing homework help; helping to develop lessons that will improve life skills; and more. Most importantly, at the Homework Club, you will be given the opportunity to be a friend to an inner city child. FWS is a must and you will be paid for your travel time. Please contact John Shaw at jshaw@covenantmercies.org for more information.
WePAC (West Philadelphia Alliance for Children) is looking for energetic students to help out at any of five elementary schools in West Philadelphia. Hours are flexible- anytime Monday through Friday 8:45am to 4:30pm (minimum of an hour and a half at a time). Students can help out in classrooms or in after school programs in areas such as science, math, special education, and physical education. For more information, please contact Sue Gibbons at sue@wepac.org. FWS is required and you will be paid for your travel time.
Federal work study job opportunities are available at Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Centerstwo locations in Bryn Mawr or Upper Darby, PA. Your own transportation is needed (you will be paid for your travel time if driving) or you can easily get public transportation. Hours are flexible according to student's schedule. This vital ministry serves women, men, and families as they face unintentional pregnancy and other pregnancy related issues. Community Service positions are available for spring, fall, or year round. Students will assist the staff with fundraising and event planning, Microsoft Office computer projects and other administrative work, maintaining our material assistance program to clients, and other fun tasks while serving those in need! Please contact Joy Peirce by email jpeirce@amnion.org. Federal Work Study paperwork must be done before applying for any jobs at Amnion.
On Campus Paid Jobs
The Loeb School of Education is looking for 1 detail oriented student to assist in our daily office duties, including, filing, mailing letters, sending emails, answering phones, making bulletin boards, various computer duties and assisting professor with any clerical work they would have. Applicants must have good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and sign a confidentiality agreement. FWS is essential. Please contact Sue Shaw via email- sshaw@eastern.edu with any questions.
Sodexo is looking for 80-160 hard working students to perform various food service related jobs at all four of our on campus location (Dining Commons, Eagle's Nest, Jammin Java, and Breezeway). Duties include, but are not limited to: light food preparation, cleaning tables, floors, tending service lines, dishwashing, and cash handling. Applicants must have a good work ethic and ability to follow schedule. Previous food service experience is a plus, but is not required. FWS is preferred, but ECE is also accepted. Excellent starting pay and raises and promotions available. Interested students should get an application either from (a) the Dining Commons during normal business hours or (b) our website, www.easterndining.com. Applications are accepted all year. Questions about the job should be directed to Steven Jacke at sodexo@eastern.edu.
The Instructional Technology Support Center (ITSC), Eastern's Audio/Visual Dept., is looking to hire 15-20 students to help deliver services and equipment for classes & events. No experience is necessary, but helpful. Students work an average of 8 -10 hours per week. Morning & Evening hours are available. Stop by McInnis 302, email us at pwthorpe@eastern.edu, or call 610-341-5865 and talk to Jonathan Armstrong or Paul Thorpe for more information and to pick up an application. Must have Federal Work Study.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is in need of student workers for a few different positions within the department: Office Assistants, Visit Desk, and Telemarketers.
Office Assistants- Seeking 12-15 top-notch students who have a passion to share Eastern University's message with prospective students and their families. In addition to possessing excellent communication skills, for conducting tours with campus visitors, students also need to be detail-oriented for processing mailings, doing data entry and various office duties. Anyone interested in the position should request an application at ugadm@eastern.edu. Students with Federal Work Study will be given priority consideration.
Visit Desk- Looking for 3-4 detail oriented students to assist in our daily office duties including sending e-mails, answering the phone and may include giving campus tours or other duties as needed. Applicants must have good communication skills and a willingness to learn. FWS is preferred. Please contact Katie Levis at veastern@eastern.edu with any questions or stop by the admissions office for an application.
Telemarketers- Looking for 4-6 students to serve on our telemarketing team, Eastern Students Serving Prospectives. Applicants must have good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a passion for Eastern University. Students will reach out to prospective students (by phone) and serve them in several ways. For example, they will answer questions, help with the application process, set-up visits, etc..FWS is required! Please contact Kyle Shedaker via email-kshedake@eastern.edu with any questions or to get an application.
The Department of Nursing Office, located in the Gate House building on the main campus, is looking for 2 detail oriented students to assist in our daily office duties, including, filing, mailing letters, run errands on campus, answer phones, and cover the front desk when needed. Applicants must have good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and sign a confidentiality agreement. FWS is essential. Please contact Gilda Jean-Louis via email at rntobsn@eastern.edu for more information or to obtain an application.
The Auxiliary Services Department is looking for 5-10 students to work as Mail Center Clerks. These students must qualify for Federal Work Study money, have a valid drivers license, be able to lift heavy boxes and be dependable. Students will be expected to get an Eastern University Mail Van license immediately upon hire. Clerk duties include mail pick-up and delivery, mail sorting, answering phones, customer service at the Mail Center door and all other duties directed by your Supervisor. Please contact Tom Gallagher at tgallag2@eastern.edu or at extension 5029.
The Auxiliary Services Department is looking for 2-3 students to work in the Information/Security Office as Presenter of First Impression. These students should qualify for Federal Work Study money but students with ECE will be considered. Presenters of First Impression will be answering the main switchboard as well as greeting and directing walk-up customers at the information window and all should have a good knowledge of the University. Students are expected to have a good, clear speaking voice, dress in casual business attire, and be prompt dependable. Please contact Patti McHugh at pmchugh@eastern.edu or extension 5906.
Eastern University Athletic Department is looking 30-40 students that have a passion for Eastern and enjoy athletics. With many different job opportunities, there is a guaranteed job that will fit you. Jobs are available in the areas of Event Management, Fitness Center, Gymnasium Monitors, Office Assistants, and Field Maintenance. If interested please contact Assistant Athletic Director, Ryan Livingston, at 610-341-1785 or by email at rlivings@eastern.edu. FWS is required. No ECE will be accepted. All hiring of positions are done directly through the office of Ryan Livingston, Assistant Athletic Director. He can be reached at 610-341-1785 or rlivings@eastern.edu. Also, thhere will be a work study meeting for anyone interested in working for athletics on Tuesday, September 2nd from 10-11pm in the gymnasium. Below is the description of each job in the Athletic Department:
Event Management- Responsibilities include but are not limited to setup, teardown, and in game work during all Eastern home athletic events. Students must be available to work most afternoons starting around 3:00pm until early evening.
Fitness Center/Gymnasium Monitor- Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitor students use of fitness center, cleaning equipment, monitoring desk to ensure only members of the Eastern community are using the Fitness Center, and report any and all problems to security.
Office Assistants- Responsibilities include but are not limited to filing, organizing mailings, taking phone calls, and covering the main desk. Students with strong communication skills and an outgoing personality are encouraged to apply.
Field Maintenance- Responsibilities include but are not limited to painting lines on fields, small repair of field equipment, monitoring all outdoor athletic equipment for any damages or repairs needed, and overall upkeep of all outdoor athletic facilities.
Eastern Mens Soccer is looking for one to three enthusiastic, consciencious and punctual FWS students (only) to assist with practice and game day operations for the EU Mens Soccer Program. Team Manager tasks include, but are not limited to: Organizing training & game day equipment, video taping home and away games, and laundry after training and games. Applicants must be personable, organized and willing to work as part of a team. EU Van License must be obtained if application is successful. Please contact Steve McCabe (smccabe@inbox.com) with any questions or for an application.
The Office for Careers & Calling is looking for one or two students with FWS (only) to work in the office as publications assistants, also assisting with special events and general office duties. Requires excellent communication skills (written and verbal), a servant heart, common sense and a good sense of humor! Editing, word processing, data entry and organizational ability are some of the skills required. If interested, please contact Tess Bradley, Director of Career and Leadership Development, tbradley@eastern.edu or 610 341 5827.
The Provost's Office is looking for a conscientious, detail-oriented, and creative student office assistant. This student will help with the careful maintenance of databases, and will create flyers for Windows on the World presentations (in programs like Publisher or Adobe Photo Shop). He/she will also be called upon to assist with special projects, such as setting up filing systems, assembling mailings, and other projects the Provost may designate. Applicants will agree to maintain confidentiality with respect to the significant work of this office. Either FWS or ECE accepted. Please contact Nancy Hartsock at (610) 341-1396 to set up an interview in Fowler Hall.
The Curriculum Lab, which is a library, needs student workers to work as lab assistants to help develop, operate and maintain the lab. Work is both clerical and service oriented in nature. Federal Work Study is necessary. Hours vary. There are morning, afternoon and evening hours available. Lab is open Monday through Saturday. Usually have 6-8 lab assistants per semester. Apply in person to Jim Osborne in the Lab (McInnis 301). Call 5941 for additional information, or email josborne@eastern.edu for more information.
The Chemistry Department is in need of several students who are interested in working in the stockroom and have preferably taken one year of General Chemistry. The work will include duties such as: preparation of chemicals, solutions and equipment for labs, clean up of previous labs, and washing of glassware. Other work may include stockroom organization, and assisting in General Chemistry lab. FWS and ECE are accepted. Contact Dr. George Lorenzo at glorenzo@eastern.edu for further details.
The Enrollment Management Office in the Eagle Learning Center is looking for a student employee who will assist the office staff in the areas of Admissions, Enrollment CRM and Strategic Marketing. Duties are to assist with mailings and distribution, file preparation, data entry into CARS, filing, shredding, photo copying and other generic clerical duties as assigned. The student employee will also be asked to assist in phone coverage while they are in the office. They must have the ability to work independently with excellent time management skills. Good data entry capabilities a plus and prior office experience helpful. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate well with staff and students, and confidentiality is required for position. Students with Federal Work Study will be given first consideration. Please contract Jackie Frankeas at jfrankea@eastern.edu for more information.
Warner Memorial Library is looking for 8-10 detail oriented Federal Work Study students to work in the library for the upcoming academic year. Maximum of 10 hours per week; some weekend and evening hours required. To find out more, contact John Mokonyama at jmokonya@eastern.edu or 610-225-5041.
The Office of Dr. Tony Campolo and EAPE, located on the 3rd floor of Fowler Hall, is seeking 6-8 responsible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, Federal Work Study students to assist in the daily operations of our office. Duties include, but are not limited to, fielding phone calls with courtesy and professionalism, maintaining and updating Dr. Campolo's website, responding to email inquiries in a timely manner, organizing and filing correspondences and documents, preparing out-going mail and other clerical work. Further duties include providing assistance to the Office Administrator with Dr. Campolo's busy speaking and travel itinerary and the Managing Director with maintaining donor relations and records and other ministry related financial records. Please contact James Warren at jwarren@eastern.edu and Robert Gauthier at rgauthier@eastern.edu or 610-341-1722 to discuss these job openings and to schedule an interview. Copies of your FWS contract from Financial Aid and your Fall ‘08 class schedule are requested.
Serve God, Drive a Van, Get Paid to Serve with the Service Learning Department!! Van drivers are needed for the service learning program, about 10-12 in the fall and 5-6 in the spring. You must have or be willing to get an EU van license, be reliable and safe, and FWS is preferred but not required. Shifts are available throughout the week and at all times of day. Positions go fast so contact Andy Horvath for details at 610.341.1830 or ahorvath@eastern.edu.
The Student Development Office is looking for energetic, customer-oriented, and dedicated student workers who are eager to work in an office setting. Job responsibilities include answering phone calls, filing, copying, and other special projects as they arise. Hours are flexible, and all hours are during the day. FWS eligible students given first priority. More information and/or applications are available by contacting Katie Brenneman at 610-341-5823, Walton 200, kbrennem@eastern.edu.
The Dance and Theatre Department is looking for Federal Work Study students for the following positions:Office Assistant for the Dance Program- looking for a detail-oriented students to complete clerical assignments, assisting the Dance directors in administrative departmental work. Selection for the position will be based on an interview. (Provide general office assistance and basic staff support—fall and spring)Music Accompanists for the Dance Program- looking for student musicians to accompany dance classes on piano and/or drums. Selection for the position will be based on an audition. (Specialized training in music; ability to accept criticism and to collaborate well within the classroom/studio setting—fall and spring)Technicians for the Dance and Theatre Department- looking for student technicians to provide assistance for dance and theatre productions throughout the year. Areas of expertise include: lighting board, sound board, set construction, stage management, box office and house management, costume design and construction, and public relations. Selection for the position will be based on an interview and references.(Specialized training in specified work assignment—fall and spring)The School of Leadership and Development (SLD) is looking to hire two FWS students for positions in their office. Digital Resource Assistant- assist the SLD instructional designer and staff in a variety of tasks. Primarily this involves editing digital resource materials for distance education delivery and the marketing of SLD’s programs.
Curriculum Development Assistant- assist the SLD instructional designer and staff in a variety of tasks. Primarily this involves creating course materials for distance education delivery. The primary curricular format will be a combination of course workbooks, readers and audio/video lectures. Please contact Stan LeQuire for more information about either position- slequire@eastern.edu.Plant Operations is looking for FWS students who are energetic and love the outdoors to help keep our campus beautiful!! Interested students should call Plant Operations at extension 5917 or email Heather at hnorcini@eastern.edu.The Urban Studies Department is looking for reliable, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic student workers who are eager to work in an office setting. Job responsibilities include general office work as well as assisting with special events and projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed. Must be willing to get a van license. Flexible hours. FWS eligible students given first priority. More information and/or applications are available by contacting Dr. Kimberlee Johnson at kjohnso2@eastern.edu. The Urban Studies Department is located at Eastern’s School for Social Change at 10th & Spring Garden Streets in Philadelphia.
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