FWSP Clerical (Off Campus) - Spring Eternal

Position Overview

This is an off-campus Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) funded position which will consist of assisting staff and volunteers in carrying out the mission of Spring Eternal which is to offer training, treatment, and support that will assist our clients on their journey to total mental wellness.

Hours per Week

20 – 25 hours per week (off-campus).

College/Department Overview

Spring Eternal, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, provides mental health and substance abuse services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. With over 32 years of experience working with children and families, we strive to provide quality care. Spring Eternal provides a full range of outpatient mental health services including but not limited to; individuals, couples, family and group therapy; individual psychosocial rehabilitation and case management. 

Department Specific Job Functions

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Filing.
• Answering phones.
• Organizing.
• Making Appointments.
• Preparing for staff meetings.
• Assisting with grant preparation.
• Other clerical duties as assigned.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

FWSP Requirements

In order to be considered for the Federal Work Study Program (FWSP), you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, and you must accept your FWSP award in UConnect. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process and not included in the FWSP award for fall/spring.

Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Student must be approved for Work Study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for the appropriate semester.
• Student must accept their Federal Work Study Program award offer in UConnect.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to be a team player in a professional office setting.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Have sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Required character traits: dependability, thoroughness, and initiative.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary : $9 - $10