[Hiring] Student Work Study Community Service @Capella University

Role Description

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment to Capella learners with financial need. Financial need is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) provided by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The award amount depends on the learner’s financial need and is based on expected weekly employment targets. Unlike federal grants, funds from the Federal Work Study are paid to the learner on a bi-weekly basis after employment requirements have been met and wages have been earned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trains or educates the public about evacuation, emergency response, and injury prevention strategies relating to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergency situations.
• Fields such as healthcare, childcare, literacy training, education (including tutorial services), welfare, social services, transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement, public safety, crime prevention and control, recreation, rural development, community improvement, and emergency preparedness and response.
• Federal, State, local or Tribal civic engagement work that is not associated with a particular interest or group.
• Work in service opportunities or youth corps under AmeriCorps.
• Supports services for students with disabilities.
• Activities as mentors for tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, and counseling, including career counseling.

Applicants MUST submit a FWS Community Service Questionnaire prior to completing an application. Applications submitted without a completed questionnaire will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Have completed the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 1 quarter at Capella University.
• Have at least 1-full year left in their degree program.
• Be continuously enrolled in a credit bearing course within a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral program during their appointment as a Federal Work-Study Community Service employee.
• Be in and maintain good academic standing while in the role.
• Submit a FWS Community Service Questionnaire prior to completing the online application.

Requirements

• Must be an active Capella learner enrolled in a credit bearing course within a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral program.
• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise.
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location may be required based on role.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in a setting that enables meeting all requirements of the role.
• This role may require lifting; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties.
• Able to access information using a computer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance, and entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.