Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
The Student Employment Program is designed to give you an opportunity for part-time employment while attending BRCC. It is a federally funded, need-based financial aid award administered by the college to help you defray educational costs.
How to Apply for a Position
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Check Your EligibilityEnsure you meet all the qualifications listed in the section below under "Qualifications and Requirements" section below before applying.
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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 (Employment Authorization).
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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.
Get Started
All application steps require the official work-study packet. Download it here to begin.
Download Work-Study PacketPart-time employment through FWS offers:
- Flexible schedule around your classes,
- Part time hours up to twenty (20) hours 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.
- Have a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at www.studentaid.gov.
- Be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by your FAFSA.
- Complete all Financial Aid requirements.
- Must be awarded financial aid
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Successfully pass a background check.
Please Note!
Funding is limited. FWS is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 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/Spring 2025-2026 Semester
Effective Date: August 25, 2025 | Listings current as of: August 5, 2025
Note: See Ms. Hawkins in Financial Aid for eligibility before scheduling an interview to determine eligibility.
Job Description:
Provide after-school tutoring to elementary/middle school students in subjects like reading and math. Participate in enrichment activities and supervise youth.
Qualifications:
Enthusiastic and able to supervise students. Experience with children preferred. Education or Science majors encouraged.
Note: See Ms. Hawkins in Financial Aid for eligibility before scheduling an interview to determine eligibility.
Job Description:
Answer calls, collect payments, close and file charts, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Professional office skills and typing a must.
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.
Job Description:
Greet visitors, respond to calls, assist with student intake/enrollment, and proctor assessments.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, computer proficiency, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Job Description:
Assist with Game Day Operations for Basketball, Baseball, and Softball; administrative tasks; and athletics social media.
Qualifications:
Full-time student, 2.0+ GPA, must commit to a 1-year term.
Job Description:
Assist with game day streaming operations, video content capture, and still photo content capture.
Qualifications:
Full-time student, 2.0+ GPA, 1-year commitment. Experience in streaming/video/photography preferred.
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.
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.
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.
Job Description:
Provide administrative support, including filing, shredding, answering phones, taking messages, and greeting/escorting guests.
Qualifications:
General administrative and customer service skills.
Job Description:
Greet and direct customers, file, answer phones, and process incoming/outgoing mail.
Qualifications:
General office and customer service skills.
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.
Job Description:
Assist with answering telephones, faxing, filing, running errands, stuffing envelopes, making copies, and other administrative duties.
Qualifications:
Basic administrative skills.
Job Description:
Responsible for assisting office staff with clerical duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Must be dependable and provide good customer service skills.
Job Description:
Assist with food pantry and clothing closet operations: organizing donations, stocking shelves, managing inventory, and helping with events. Must provide exceptional customer service.
Qualifications:
Strong communication and computer skills, well-organized, and able to lift at least 20 lbs.
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
Job Description:
File and shred documents, update bulletin boards, and perform office machine operations (e.g., making copies).
Qualifications:
A practical nursing student is preferred.
Job Description:
Work with students with disabilities by tutoring and assisting them in class. Involves grading, filing, sanitizing, and maintaining confidentiality.
Qualifications:
Ability to work with students with disabilities, adapt to situations, and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
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.
Baton Rouge Community College does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies and procedures with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.