Federal Work-Study is a program that helps students gain experience through a part-time job and earn money to support their education. Students with financial need who are enrolled at least half time are eligible for a Work-Study position.
How to Apply
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Check Your EligibilityEnsure you meet all the qualifications listed in the Qualifications & Requirements section below before applying. Email workstudy@mybrcc.edu to confirm your eligibility.
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Find a Job & InterviewReview the available job openings below. Contact the hiring supervisor for any department you are interested in to schedule an interview.
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Complete the Work-Study PacketBring the completed packet with you to the interview. The hiring supervisor must complete and sign Section C of the Employment Authorization Form.
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Submit Your PaperworkSubmit the fully completed packet to the Office of Financial Aid for processing and to initiate your background check. HR will email you the final steps, including the new hire packet.
Part-time employment through FWS offers:
- Flexible schedule around your classes
- Up to twenty (20) hours of work per week
- Convenient on-campus and community work locations
- A chance to build your resume and gain work experience
- An opportunity to develop your professional and interpersonal skills
Pay Rate: Federal student workers are paid $12.00 per hour unless otherwise indicated. Community Service positions are paid $18.00 per hour. You are paid bi-weekly for hours worked.
Earnings Limit: You can work until your cumulative earnings equal your FWS award amount or until the end of the semester. You and your supervisor are responsible for monitoring your earnings.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at studentaid.gov.
- Be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by your FAFSA and your financial aid package.
- Complete all financial aid requirements.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Successfully pass a background check.
Please Note
Completing an application does not guarantee a job placement. Priority consideration is given to students who complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Your FWS award cannot be used to pay registration fees.
Available Job Openings
Fall 2026: August 24 – December 12
Listings current as of: August 1, 2026
Accounting & Finance
Job Description:
Copy, file, and compile documents, prepare journal vouchers, and assist Accounts Payable and the Controller with daily tasks.
Qualifications:
Major in Accounting or a Business-related field.
Bursar's Office
Job Description:
Provide direct service to students regarding account matters and refund status requests in person, on the phone, or via email.
Qualifications:
High School diploma required. One year of related cashier experience preferred. Basic college-level accounting courses are a plus.
Career Services
Job Description:
Provide customer service, assist with employer outreach, support event operations, promote career services, and provide clerical assistance.
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
Counseling & Accessibility Services
Job Description:
Serve as department gatekeeper, answer phones, schedule appointments, contact referrals, and manage documentation.
Qualifications:
Excellent active listening, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Human Resources (HR)
Job Description:
Greet and direct customers, file, answer phones, and process incoming/outgoing mail.
Qualifications:
General office and customer service skills.
Library
Job Description:
Provide customer service, answer questions, deliver newspapers, process fines, assist with printing, checkout materials, and shelve books.
Qualifications:
Good customer service skills, attention to detail, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
Nursing & Allied Health
Job Description:
ALL POSITIONS CURRENTLY FILLED
Assist with answering telephones, faxing, filing, running errands, stuffing envelopes, making copies, and other administrative duties.
Qualifications:
Basic administrative skills.
Office of the Dean of Students
Job Description:
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Qualifications:
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Office of Vice Chancellors
Job Description:
Provide administrative support, including customer service, document processing, mail sorting, and assisting with student-related forms and events.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Perkins Department / Office of the Provost
Job Description:
Be the friendly face of BRCC's Mobile Career and Technical Education Unit! As a Near Peer Ambassador, you'll help middle and high school students explore career and technical fields, like construction, process technology, nursing, and digital technology through hands-on career simulations using state-of-the-art technology. Great for students who love working with people and inspiring the next generation. [Up to 20 hours per week and flexible hours around your class schedule.] The ambassador helps manage Mobile Lab scheduling requests, prepares materials and equipment, welcomes participants, and assists with hands-on career activities with students using technology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Schedule Mobile CTE Unit visits and keep the activity calendar current
• Keep schools and community partners informed about event details
• Prep, organize, and inventory simulation equipment and materials
• Help set up and close out events (Transportation to events can be provided)
• Lead or support career simulations after paid training
• Welcome participants, give clear instructions, and keep students engaged
• Collect participation information and help document events
• Support other Perkins career awareness activities as needed
Qualifications:
• Current BRCC student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable interacting with students and community partners.
• Willing to learn and work with hands-on technology and career simulations.
• Basic skills with email, calendars, and Microsoft Office.
Registrar's Office
Job Description:
Perform clerical or data entry tasks, file documents, handle phone calls, create and update records, and maintain a clean work area.
Qualifications:
Good computer and communication skills, detail-oriented, professional, and able to handle confidential matters.
Science Department
Job Description:
Basic lab activities including sample collection, DNA extraction, PCR, data processing, and interacting with high school students in outreach activities.
Qualifications:
Must have completed one science lab/lecture. Basic computer skills. Must be a positive role model and willing to work with high school students.
TRIO / Upward Bound Program
Job Description:
Assist in planning events, contact students and parents, perform office duties, and work the front desk. Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours/week and some Saturdays.
Qualifications:
Ability to work with others to accomplish program goals.