Work Study

What is Work-Study?

Work-Study is a financial aid program that allows students to work on-campus or with approved off-campus employers to earn money to help pay for post-secondary education.

Work-Study is not a grant (you must work to earn it), and it is not a loan (you don't have to repay it).

Students with Work-Study will have it included in their financial aid package. Being awarded Work-Study with financial aid can help a student be eligible for part-time jobs, both on- and off-campus, that they may not have otherwise been eligible for.

Student employees at Northern New Mexico College can make a significant contribution toward meeting their college costs.

In addition, having a job while in school or during the summer may help prepare students for life after college.

NORTHERN
SCHOOL CODE:
005286

NEED HELP?
Financial Aid Office
finaid@nnmc.edu
M-F/ 8:30am – 5pm
(505) 747-2128
(505) 747-2121 (FAX)

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
eoc@nnmc.edu
(505) 747-2183

Here’s how it works:

To be considered for a Work-Study position, students must apply for aid through Northern New Mexico College's Financial Aid Office by completing the FAFSA and be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program
Once the FAFSA is processed, students must meet with the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility and allowable hours.
Students who receive a Work-Study financial aid award will be given a list of available positions and the contact information to apply for these openings (these jobs are not available to students without Work-Study).
When applying for Work-Study positions, students need to show a copy of their award letter and their class schedule for the full semester.
Students may earn wages up to the amount listed on their financial aid award letter. Work-Study wages do not appear on the student’s college eBill; rather, the student earns a paycheck.
All time sheets must be submitted on time through the online payroll system, any delay will postpone payment of the current pay period.
The Financial Aid Office administers the Work-Study program. Award amounts vary, based on eligibility and available funding.

How to Apply for Work-Study
Students must complete the FAFSA application and must ensure that their student file is complete within the Financial Aid Office. Work Study awards are awarded on a first come first serve basis until work study funds have been exhausted. Students who are awarded work-study must accept and return their award letter to the Financial Aid Office within 14 days of receiving the award. If no response is received within the 14 days, work study award(s) will be canceled. Those students who have accepted work-study will receive an Authorization Form from the Financial Aid Office that must be completed by both the student and the hiring supervisor.

A listing of available job postings can be found at the Financial Aid Office. Positions will also be advertised via NNMC email, and on the Financial Aid Facebook page. It is important to note that being awarded work-study does not guarantee you a position.

After you have secured a job, you will need to take a copy of your award letter and the completed authorization form to the Financial Aid Office. Students who have not held a positions with Northern before will also need to meet with the Human Resources department to complete the following forms for payroll purposes:

Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 Form
New Mexico W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate)
Direct Deposit Authorization Form (we encourage students to choose direct deposit)
Attend the New Student Hiring Orientation
Return Authorization Form to the Financial Aid Office to approve work study

Summer Employment
The summer months are an ideal time to work and save for the coming year's expenses. Working and saving during the summer can reduce the need to work during the academic year. You will want to get your employment set up for the summer months in advance to guarantee yourself a position. If a position cannot be found, please see the Student Work Study Employment Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office the first week of class to be placed where positions are available.

Work Study Positions Available

BCES Laboratory Assistant 1

Department: BCES
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Campus: Española
Job Description: Laboratory Assistant will assist the faculty in-charge of Cancer Cell Biology Laboratory in regular upkeep of the laboratory, maintenance of equipment and preparation for experiments. This job requires 5 hrs/week of laboratory work. This job gives an opportunity to the student to learn and explore the working environment of a biomedical science laboratory. If interested the student can also participate in real experiments with mammalian cell lines.

Job Duties: 1. Record inventory. 2. Maintaining the cell culture and molecular biology lab space.

3. Regular upkeep of the lab including cleaning glassware, organizing the fridge and cleaning the CO2 incubator. 4. Perform preparation for experiments like setting up the bio safety cabinet, arranging the electrophoresis apparatus, setting up the reagents required for a procedure etc.

BCES Office Assistant

Department: BCES
Job Title: Office Assistant
Campus: Española
Job Description: The student work-study would divide time between supporting the administrative and teaching laboratory staff in BCES. They will be doing light office work like answering phones, making copies, filing, filling copy machines, and picking up mail. The potential student work study should be able to work with basic Microsoft software. The student work would also assist the teaching lab manager with lab preparations.

Job Duties: Greeting Students, Staff, and Faculty. Checking mail, answering phones, making sure both copy machines are filled, Printing, typing. Filing paperwork & Creating files, Assisting BCES Lab manager with teaching lab preps

Communications & Marketing Assistant

Department: Communications & Marketing (NCAM)
Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Campus: Española
Job Description: The Editorial Assistant works closely with the Creative Director and NCAM staff to support a variety of administrative, editorial and creative projects, broadcast emails, social media posts and other print/digital design projects.

Job Duties: Assist with creative & marketing projects; story research, editing, production and proofing of print/digital publications; liaise with Recruitment and college departments to be sure they are supplied with marketing materials; update bulletin boards and brochure racks. and other duties as assigned.

Executive Administration Office Assistant

Department: Executive Administration
Job Title: Office Assistant

Campus: Española
Job Description: Must have a pleasant attitude with the ability to work harmoniously with the staff, faculty, and general public. Must have good customer service skills, good computer skills, and be eager to work. Must be punctual and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products, have a working knowledge of basic office equipment operation – phone, computer, scanner/copier/fax, etc., and should possess excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Job Duties: Tasks to include but not limited to filing, photo copying, organizing; creating, updating, and distributing signage on campus for events, assist in NNMC Bookstore as needed, assist offices of President, Vice President for Finance & Administration, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Legal Counsel as needed. Performing other job-related duties as assigned in support of the college’s goals and core values. Must be able to hold confidential information received in strict confidence.

Human Resources Office Assistant

Job Title: Office Assistant

Campus: Española
Job Description: HR Assistant will assist HR Staff in a variety of office procedures and departmental projects. Employee must maintain a high level of confidentiality. HR Assistant will utilize MS products, including WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK, as well as Google Suite.
Job Duties: HR Assistant will work with HR Staff on various projects as they come up. Projects may include research, consolidating data, and creating process flow charts. In addition, HR Assistant will assist with general office duties such as filing, creating folders, scanning, and copying.

IT Services Tech

Department: IT Services
Job Title: IT Services Tech
Campus: Española
Job Description: Assist with inventory, computer lab updates, performs general problem solving, Assist with printers and phones. Demonstrate professionalism, excellent customer services. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and respect. Work, coordinate, and communicate with other departments.

Job Duties: Performs varied technical assistance and maintenance duties, Install and troubleshoot problems with various common software applications using established procedures and/or checklists. Troubleshoot Internet browser issues, synchronization issues, remote access via VPN client software, Wifi, and E-mail issues.

Procurement/Accounts Payable Office Assistant

Department: Procurement/Accounts Payable
Job Title: Office Assistant
Campus: Española
Job Description: Verifies and posts accounting documents and transactions, balancing transaction totals. Performs activities related to one or more accounting functions, such as payables, receivables, contracts and grants and document control.

Job Duties: Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness.
Works closely with procurement officers regarding expenditures.
Responds to requests for information, conducting appropriate research.
Performs accounting clerical support activities, including generating, filing, and copying various documents.
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Teacher Education Office Assistant

Department: Teacher Education
Job Title: Office Assistant
Campus: Española
Job Description: The applicant will assist all the Coordinator of Student and Faculty Support in a variety of office responsibilities. Must be dependable, punctual, reliable, and must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Job Duties: Filing, shredding, printing, copying, scanning, creating hard copy student file folders, and assisting with creating binders for scholarship recipients.