Work Study - Agriculture

THIS POSITION IS OFFERED THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT

https://www.svcc.edu/students/finaid/fws/Work Study.pdf

FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Assist with the care of animals, plant science labs, and course lab set-ups.

Duties And Responsibilities

Run errands

General office duties to include emailing, filing, and assisting Agriculture faculty.

Assisting staff with general questions

Be responsible for Agricultural equipment set-up and maintenance

Other duties as reasonably assigned by Agriculture faculty.

Care for chickens and other livestock.

Essential Functions

Must display professionalism and confidentiality in all matters

Must be able to communicate by telephone on a daily basis.

Must be able to use computers.

Must be able to operate basic office equipment.

Must be able to provide and understand verbal/visual orders from supervisors.

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

PERSONAL INTERACTION

Daily contact with College personnel, faculty, students, and the general public in the routine performance of duties and departmental services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

Requirements

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study. Students participating in the Federal Work Study Program are paid minimum wage and can work up to 20 hours per week. The student is not guaranteed a set number of hours per week.

In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study Program the student must

be enrolled half-time (or greater) at the College (half-time is 6cr for fall/spring and 3cr for summer),

be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program,

be in good academic standing; and

must have eligibility (financial need) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Revised

9/1/14

TORT LIABILITY STATEMENT

Coordinates the College Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events and circumstances present through daily College operations, and communicating observations to the appropriate supervisor or taking necessary actions to correct, prevent or limit safety problems. May serve as a member of a committee that supports the health, safety and/or legal rights of visitors, students and staff. Such committees may include the AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Safety/Loss Control committees. (Risk Management Categories I, III, IV. See Tort file.)

This description is intended to indicate the kinds and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the position that will be given the title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Hiring Range $15.00/hr Position Type Work Study