Federal Work Study Job Opportunities
Looking for a Job on Campus?Here’s how to get started with Federal Work-Study (FWS) opportunities at OSUIT!
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Log in to your Banner account at my.okstate.edu to see if you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
Step 2: Not Eligible? Let’s Talk.
If your account shows you are not eligible for Federal Work-Study, don’t worry—there may be other options available.
Contact a Financial Aid Advisor at osuitfinancialaid@okstate.edu or call 918-293-4684 to discuss your situation.
Step 3: Find Available Positions
If you are eligible, look through the following list of open positions. You can also stop by offices around campus to ask if they are currently hiring.
Step 4: Request a Job Referral
Before you apply, you’ll need a Job Referral from the Financial Aid Office. Visit us in the Grady Clack Center or email osuitfinancialaid@okstate.edu from your OSUIT student email.
Be sure to include your full name and student ID number in the message.
Step 5: Complete Your Hiring Paperwork
Take your Job Referral to the department where you’d like to work (see Step 3). The department will complete and sign the middle section of the form. Return the signed Job Referral to the Financial Aid Office. If necessary, an appointment will be scheduled with HR for you to complete your new hire paper work.
You will need to have identification available for your appointment with HR:
- A state-issued photo ID (driver’s license, school ID, or passport)
- Your Social Security card (required for payroll processing)
Job Listings
Submit the work-study application form to the contact listed in the job for which you are applying.
Library Archive Work Study | |
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| Department | Library |
| Work Schedule | Will work with school schedule |
| Pay Rate | $8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist with the digitization & arrangement of archival materials. Duties include, but not limited to, editing images, scanning photographs, and data entry. Excellent organization skills, focused attention to detail, and strong work ethic a must. |
| Skills | GPA of 2.5 or higher; Attention to detail; Computer skills; Willingness to do repetitive tasks. Knowledge of Adobe Lightroom a plus. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. |
| Contact | Caitlin Cundiff |
STASH Work Study - 2 Positions | |
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| Department | STASH |
| Work Schedule | Will work with school schedule |
| Pay Rate | $8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist with office/clerical duties, IT support, event setup, cleaning, and additional tasks as assigned. |
| Skills | Must be detail oriented. Will train. |
| Contact | Kimberly Howard |
Academic Affairs Work Study | |
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| Department | Academic Affairs |
| Work Schedule | Will work with school schedule |
| Pay Rate | $8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist with office/clerical duties, answering phones, event setup, cleaning, and additional tasks as assigned. |
| Skills | Must be detail oriented, professional, and maintain confidentiality. |
| Contact | Katie Martell |
Marketing Work Study (Multiple) | |
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| Department | Marketing & Communications |
| Work Schedule | Will work with school schedule |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist the Office of Marketing & Communications with various tasks including organizing, inventory, deliveries, website updates, social media tasks, event support, and other tasks as assigned. |
| Skills | Organization, punctuality, attention to detail, communication skills, social |
| Contact | Jeramy Pappas (918)293-5423 |
LASSO Center English Tutor | |
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| Department | Tutorial Center (LASSO) |
| Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Provide one-on-one or group tutoring in English and Communications. Assist students with writing and reading comprehension skills. Offer constructive feedback and help students improve their academic performance. Guide students in essay writing, critical thinking, and presentation techniques. Help students develop effective study habits and communication skills. |
| Skills | Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High proficiency in English with exceptional writing skills and a keen eye for identifying punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors. Patience and adaptability. |
| Contact | Rae Ann Warner |
Bursar Work Study | |
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| Department | Bursar |
| Work Schedule | Flexible with Class Schedule |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Answering calls, helping students, filing, & scanning |
| Skills | Customer Service |
| Contact | Paige Gaither |
LASSO Center Mentor | |
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| Department | Tutorial Center (LASSO) |
| Work Schedule | Monday through Friday - Hours to be determined |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Mentors serve as a thought partner for students on their academic journey to help empower students to become better learners and to navigate campus life. |
| Skills | Patient, accepting, and empathetic. |
| Contact | Rae Ann Warner |
Financial Aid Work Study | |
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| Department | Financial Aid |
| Work Schedule | TBD |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Various office duties, including scanning, filing, shredding documents, attending the front desk when needed, and other duties as assigned. |
| Skills | Good organizational and communication skills, strong work ethic, ability to work with others, and friendly and cooperative personality. |
| Contact | Dana Diamond |
Pete's Pantry Work Study | |
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| Department | Pete's Pantry |
| Work Schedule | M-F Flexible |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Stock and organize pantry shelves and clothing closet |
| Skills | Organized and friendly |
| Contact | Beth Rogers |
Child Care Work Study | |
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| Department | Child Care |
| Work Schedule | Varies; Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Cleaning, laundry, food service, assist with care of young children in group setting. |
| Skills | Must take professional development hours required by DHS licensing. |
| Contact | Kathi McGraw |
Computer Lab Tech Work Study | |
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| Department | STASH |
| Work Schedule | Flexible with class schedule |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Urgent need - will work closely with the IT Lab Coordinator, Mr. Howard Licht to coordinate computer lab activities |
| Skills | Must be detailed oriented. Prefer student to have completed ITD 1213 Hardware Systems Support, but not required. |
| Contact | Kimberly Howard |
Engineering Work Study | |
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| Department | Engineering (Instrumentation) |
| Work Schedule | M-F 1-4 pm |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | TBD |
| Skills | Will train |
| Contact | Darren Woodard |
Registrar Work Study | |
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| Department | Registrar |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; Will work with class schedule |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Perform various clerical tasks, including greeting visitors, filing, answering phones, scanning, shredding, and other duties as assigned. |
| Skills | Must be detail oriented. Good organizational skills, able to work under supervision, strong work ethic, and ability to work with others. |
| Contact | John Beattie |
Local School Math Tutor | |
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| Department | Through Financial Aid with a local school |
| Work Schedule | TBD |
| Pay Rate | 9.00 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Tutoring students K-8th grade in Mathematics. Assist students with homework, teaching them how to perform the calculations needed to complete their assignments. Must have reliable transportation for travel off-campus, to local schools. Must pass background check. |
| Skills | Good organizational and communication skills, strong work ethic, ability to work with others, friendly and cooperative personality, proficiency in college level Algebra and Trigonometry. |
| Contact | Dana Diamond |
Local School Reading Tutor | |
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| Department | Through Financial Aid with a local school |
| Work Schedule | TBD |
| Pay Rate | 9.00 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Tutoring students K-8th grade in Reading. Assist students with homework. Must have reliable transportation for travel off-campus, to local schools. Must pass background check. |
| Skills | Good organizational and communication skills, strong work ethic, ability to work with others, friendly and cooperative personality. |
| Contact | Dana Diamond |
Clerical Work Study (LASSO) | |
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| Department | Tutorial Center (LASSO) |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Perform various clerical tasks, such as greeting visitors and students, filing, answering phones, shredding documents, running campus errands, and light office cleaning. |
| Skills | Friendly and outgoing personality is a must. Excellent communication skills (on phone and in person).Good organizational skills, strong work ethic, ability to work with others |
| Contact | Rae Ann Warner |
LASSO Center Science Tutor | |
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| Department | Tutorial Center (LASSO) |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, flexible times |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Tutor students in science courses, particularly in Chemistry |
| Skills | Good organizational skills, strong work ethic, ability to work with others, friendly and cooperative personality, proficiency in college level Chemistry |
| Contact | Rae Ann Warner |
LASSO Center Math Tutor | |
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| Department | Tutorial Center (LASSO) |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, flexible times |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Tutor students in math subjects. |
| Skills | Good organizational skills, strong work ethic, ability to work with others, friendly and cooperative personality, proficiency in college level Algebra and Trigonometry |
| Contact | Alan Bible |
Library Work Study | |
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| Department | Library |
| Work Schedule | Varies; Monday - Friday & Sunday |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist patrons with checking out/in library materials (circulation), computer troubleshooting, O-key accounts, basic research, and general questions. Sanitize Tech To-Go items, public workstations, reserved rooms, and brody's. Shelve library materials, light office work, dusting, and other duties as assigned. Good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic a must. |
| Skills | GPA of 2.5 or higher; Customer service excellence; Computer skills with a knowledge of word & excel; Understanding of the Dewey Decimal System & O-key System |
| Contact | Caitlin Cundiff |
International Work Study | |
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| Department | Registrar |
| Work Schedule | Monday - Friday flexible hours |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Filing, answering phones and data entry and other duties assigned |
| Skills | None |
| Contact | Crystal Bowles Palacioz |
Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving | |
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| Department | Physical Plant |
| Work Schedule | M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Will work with class schedule |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Making deliveries to different departments on campus. Driving a forklift (training provided), stocking items in Physical Plant Store. Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. and other duties assigned. |
| Skills | Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check. |
| Contact | Connie Roberts |
Transportation Work Study | |
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| Department | School of Transportation |
| Work Schedule | Monday through Friday |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Clean and organize for the instructors of Auto Programs. |
| Skills | Clean and organize |
| Contact | Mark Gibble |
Cowboy Cafe Work Study (Multiple Positions) | |
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| Department | Cowboy Cafe |
| Work Schedule | M-F 3:30pm - 6:30pm or Sat & Sun 10:30am - 6:30pm, variable |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Stock, clean, and serve customers during meal times. |
| Skills | Must be able to follow instructions given. We will train you. |
| Contact | Taneisha Cosby |
Friends of Pete Work Study | |
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| Department | Prospective Student Services |
| Work Schedule | Schedules will vary- Prefer students available at tour times (10am) |
| Pay Rate | $8.50/hour |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Conducting Campus Tours - Preparations for Campus Tours - Data-Entry - Phone Calls to Prospective Students - Help with Recruitment Events - Send Information Packets - Social Media |
| Skills | Must be comfortable talking to large groups of people - Time-Management Skills - Self-Starter - Willing to learn about our campus and our programs - Able to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances - Proficient Typing |
| Contact | Bryce Berryhill |
Groundskeeper | |
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| Department | Grounds Maintenance |
| Work Schedule | Flexible |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Using small equipment to maintain campus landscape. Mowers, string trimmers, blowers, edgers. Also involved in tree trimming, annual bed maintenance, debris removal, tree/shrub installations. etc. |
| Skills | None, will train |
| Contact | Allen York |
Peer Mentor | |
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| Department | Prospective Student Services |
| Work Schedule | Hours will vary |
| Pay Rate | $8.50/hour |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Peer Mentors provide advising, tutoring and coaching support to OSUIT students that have indicated a need for additional guidance in making the transition to college. Peer Mentors connect students with support resources designed to sustain their success. |
| Skills | Must be third semester or higher student. Must be able to provide tutoring services in multiple subjects. |
| Contact | Bryce Berryhill (918)293-4660 brycber@okstate.edu |
Custodial Work Study | |
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| Department | Custodial Services |
| Work Schedule | Monday - Friday, will work with class schedule |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist custodian with daily cleaning |
| Skills | None, will train |
| Contact | Barry Southern |
Motor Pool Work Study | |
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| Department | Motor Pool |
| Work Schedule | Flexible |
| Pay Rate | 8.50 |
| Type | Federal Work-Study |
| Description | Assist in Motor Pool functions |
| Skills | Contact the Motor Pool for additional information |
| Contact | Harley Kearns |