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The Student Worker Program runs through the academic year beginning in the Fall Semester and ending with the Spring Semester of the following year. The majority of available positions are for students receiving Federal Work Study Funds through their financial aid package.

The Federal Work Study Award is not a guaranteed award. Students will receive Federal Work Study Funds only if they have gained employment in an on or off campus position through the academic year. This is a very competitive program and there are limited positions available for the students who apply.

Student Requirements

  1. Students have filled out and submitted a FAFSA Application and accepted Federal Work Study for the Academic Year
  2. Students are matriculated at Mercy College, registered full-time or minimum part-time of 6 credits
  3. Students must maintain their GPA to work in the program; on campus a 2.5 GPA  and off campus a 3.0 GPA

New and Transfer Students: How To Apply for Positions
All new Mercy College students will need to login to Handshake to apply for positions:

  1. Complete and upload a Federal Work Study Application
  2. Apply for Federal Work Study positions of interest by choosing “Federal Work Study” as position type.

Returning Students
All returning Mercy College students will need to login to Handshake to apply for positions.

Students who are returning to their previous position or applying for new positions:

  1. Upload a new Federal Work Study Application to reapply for a previous position or apply for new positions.  Please choose “other document” as the document type when uploading into Handshake.
  2. Apply for Federal Work Study positions of interest by choosing “Federal Work Study” as position type.

Contact Information
Students who are eligible for Federal Work Study positions will be notified through their Mercy e-mail in mid-august. This email will include details on the application process.

If you have questions about your Federal Work Study please speak with your Student Financial Services counselor or visit any of our campus locations.

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Mercy College - Media Studies Program

Media Suite Production Assistant – Federal Work Study

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Posted on: February 23, 2021
Federal Work Study Expires April 30, 2021

Maintain, upkeep of Media Studies suite including TV Studio, Editing lab, Radio Production Labs; check in and out equipment; maintain digital database of student projects, and oversee facilities during operational hours. In addition to this application, you may be asked to provide your current resume to the hiring manager. The Career Team provides templates of resumes at https://career.mercy.edu/channels/write-a-resume-cover-letter/ If you need assistance with your resume, contact CPD@mercy.edu

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Mercy College - Finance Office

Student Worker

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Posted on: February 18, 2021
Federal Work Study Expires March 31, 2021

Clerical Job: Copying, Scanning, Filing, Opening and distributing mail, entering invoices and journal entries.

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Mercy College - School of Business

Bronx School of Business Student Worker

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Posted on: February 17, 2021
Federal Work Study Expires May 31, 2021

The Mercy College School of Business seeks two qualified Student Workers to join our team of professionals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: · Work with faculty and staff on projects and research. Research may include using Google and library resources. This may include data entry using Excel spreadsheets, filing, making phone calls, and doing mass mailings. · Make copies for office administrators. · Help with conferences/meetings as needed. · Do campus runs for pick-ups/deliveries to other …

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Mercy College - Design and Animation

Design and Animation Program lab monitor/assistant – federal work study

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Posted on: February 5, 2021
Federal Work Study Expires March 31, 2021

Student workers will monitor activity in the computer labs and drawing studio and assist their fellow students, clean the labs as necessary, assist the manager of technology with any software deployment required and support other needs of the program as they arise. Student workers may be called upon to give tours of the facilities, discuss the program with prospective students and may assist with other outreach to program applicants. Advanced students may have the opportunity to tutor new students or …

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Mercy College - Nursing Program

Student Worker-Simulation Lab (DF Campus)

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Posted on: January 25, 2021
Federal Work Study Expires May 28, 2021

Student Worker to assist in Simulation Lab with set up, inventory, stocking and review.

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Mercy College - PACT BRONX CAMPUS

Pact Student Worker-Federal Work Study

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Posted on: January 21, 2021
Federal Work Study Expires April 1, 2021

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) at Mercy College is to promote student learning and holistic development by providing intentional opportunities for engagement outside the classroom. Through its student employment opportunities, DSA supports students’ academic development, inspires personal growth, and fosters interpersonal connections and collaboration to prepare students as leaders for success in our diverse community and in their chosen career fields. The student employed in this job opportunity, through assisting the DSA in achieving its vision …

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Mercy College Library

Manhattan Campus Library Circulation Desk Student Assistant – Federal Work Study

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Posted on: October 15, 2020
Federal Work Study Expires May 8, 2021

Student Assistants at the Dobbs Ferry Campus Library will perform the following duties: Welcome and assist all students, faculty and staff in a professional manner Process all front desk transactions accurately Answer, screen and transfer telephone calls as needed Copy, fax & scan documents Replenish paper in copiers & printers Provide basic technical assistance Must be very responsible and maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times Must assist in keeping the Circulation Desk and office area clean and …

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Mercy College - Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation

Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation Student Workers – Peer Teaching Assistant

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Posted on: August 3, 2020
Federal Work Study Expires May 1, 2021

Summary: This position provides for in-class tutoring and academic support to fellow students. They work closely with the course instructor, assisting with classroom activities. In their interactions, Peer Teaching Assistants (PTAs) model good student practices such as study and note-taking strategies, help their peers develop time management skills, and foster confidence and self-reliance. They encourage student success through engagement with a variety of academic resources. Academic supports · PTA assist students, individuals or small groups, by explaining topic concepts, methods …

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