{"id":1761,"date":"2021-08-13T17:03:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T17:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nixq4qvp95-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=1761"},"modified":"2022-10-20T16:21:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T16:21:47","slug":"the-10-coolest-work-study-placements-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/the-10-coolest-work-study-placements-for-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 coolest work-study placements for fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

As colleges reopen and the new academic year starts again, you might be looking for a work-study placement in order to earn money alongside your academic commitments.<\/h3>\n

The US Government has a scheme in place, Federal Work-Study, which provides paid work placements for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at part-time hours in a range of roles either at your school or at a private nonprofit organization or a public agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever the work, it must be in the public interest and you will most likely be paid directly from your school.\u00a0<\/span>Here are some of our favourite work-study roles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Athletic Training Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Liberty University<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Miller Park, VA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in a career in health or sports science then this opportunity to work at the Liberty University sports facilities could be for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as working managing the facilities you will also be assisting the college sports coaches so could gain experience coaching some of the college\u2019s, and the country\u2019s, top athletic talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a sportsperson yourself then this could also be an opportunity to learn some tips of the trade and improve your skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>sports jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Veteran Center Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: North Central Texas College<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Gainesville, TX<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This role pays $10 per hour and students can do up to 19 hours per week helping in the Veteran Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as administrative tasks on campus, you\u2019ll be helping student veterans gain funding and help transition from military to civilian college life.<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as gaining varied office and administrative experience this could be a great opportunity if you\u2019re interested in future roles in college management or military or government administration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>admin jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Athletics Marketing Placement<\/h3>\n

College: University of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Philadelphia County, PA<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Offering 10-20 hours per week at $8.00 – $15.00 per week the University of Pennsylvania has a fun marketing opportunity available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience in marketing, game presentation, fan engagement, event planning, and advertising across a range of college sports, from basketball to lacrosse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The role asks for Microsoft Office and time management skills and in return you\u2019ll get what looks to be a varied and interesting role – particularly if you\u2019re a sports fan!<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>marketing jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Art Workshop 2-D Studio Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Covenant College<\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Lookout Mountain, GA<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an art student or simply artistically inclined then a studio assistant role could be really enjoyable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be assisting the academic team by setting up demonstrations, lectures, and classes and organizing and maintaining the studio space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although this role is office-based, at times it could be physically demanding as you\u2019ll need to be able to lift and move equipment safely and with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>art jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Animal Science Horse Barn Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Sul Ross State University<\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Alpine, TX<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an animal lover and have experience with horses then a role as a horse barn assistant could be ideal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This particular role pays $7.25 an hour and provides 15 hours per week of work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll gain experience feeding horses, turnout, cleaning stalls, grooming, medicating, assisting farriers\/veterinarians, and routine paddock and stable area maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This role might be particularly of interest to students who are looking for a career in veterinary medicine or even better a career specifically with horses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>equestrian jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Late Night Library Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Kirkwood Community College<\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

If you prefer lazy mornings and consider yourself a night owl then this role involves 2 night shifts per week and only 1-2 per month or over the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the nature of a late-night shift, a lot of the work will be alone so you\u2019ll need to be self-motivated. You\u2019ll be responsible for assisting users, staffing the circulation desk, and maintaining the order of library collections.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a bookworm this could be the perfect role and if you\u2019re interested in a career in libraries or archives this would also be a fantastic work experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>librarian jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Lab Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Washington State University<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Seattle, WA<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This is a work-study placement that is based off-campus, at an non-profit research organisation, Institute for Systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

This role requires students who have coursework modules in hard science, computer science, environmental studies, or occupational health so isn\u2019t suitable for most arts majors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll assist the team in routine laboratory operations, such as media and buffer preparation, glassware washing and preparation, autoclaving, instrumentation set-up and QC, inventory maintenance, restocking, decontamination, laboratory waste management, and administrative duties.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to pursue a role in science, perhaps even in a research lab then this opportunity could be for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>laboratory jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Collections Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Guilford Technical Community College<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Greensboro, NC<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

If you aspire to work in a museum or art gallery then a collection assistant role could be a great work-study placement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This particular role involves conducting inventories of artwork and artifacts, data entry, scanning, and other basic office tasks in support of Guilford’s archives and special collections unit in the library.<\/span><\/p>\n

You would also assist with greeting visitors and supervising their use of special collections materials so you\u2019d have to be confident addressing people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>museum jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Bowling Alley Assistant<\/h3>\n

College: Prairie View A&M University<\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Prairie View, TX<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

One of the more unusual roles in this list is working in managing a campus\u2019 bowling alley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you enjoy working with people and engaging with the public then this could be a great role, paying a minimum of $10 per hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019d be responsible for customer service, lane and machine cleaning, reservations, managing music choices and operating the register, computer, and monitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a work-study role that doesn\u2019t take itself too seriously in a fun environment then this could be great.<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>customer services jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Life model<\/h3>\n

College: University of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Philadelphia County, PA<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an unusual work-study placement then life modelling is perhaps the strangest one we\u2019ve seen for a while.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This role requires models for 3-hour nude figure drawing sessions throughout the semester and are paid competitively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re body confident and fancy doing something very different then why not?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span><\/i>art jobs<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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?\u00a0<\/strong>Feeling inspired?\u00a0<\/span>To see the full-list of available work study placements at your college then you can use the <\/span>Adzuna search here.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>We hope you find the right role to enhance your college experience soon!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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