Science Lab Student Worker

Federal Work Study Program

The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for students at Black Hawk College demonstrating financial need. Eligible students typically work between 6 - 15 hours per week.

• Receive Financial Aid
• Be approved for Work Study by Financial Aid and Human Resources
• Current BHC student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester
• Cumulative 2.0 GPA (per the Academic Progress Policy)

• Accounting
• Aquatic Center (Pool/Lifeguards)
• Campus Services (Mailroom / Shipping & Receiving)
• Career Services
• Facilities (Custodial, Grounds, and Recycling)
• Financial Aid
• Fitness Center
• Human Resources
• IT
• Marketing & Public Relations
• Science Lab
• Misc Student Services Areas (Tutoring Center, Advising, Recruiting, Welcome Desk, etc)

Examples of duties include clerical/office work, using a computer and Microsoft Office software, customer service, answering phones, making copies, cleaning work areas/assigned areas, etc.

The supervisor or hiring manager of a department or area at BHC will review applications and contact you should they wish to schedule an interview. Anyone hired for Work Study positions at BHC will be required to complete an online employment application, a background check, and required paperwork with the Human Resources Department within 3 days of hire. Be sure to specify your availability to work as well as any areas of interest you have/career goals in the employment application or your application materials.

Work Study/Student Worker Employees are paid current IL minimum wage ($11.00 per hour effective 1/1/2021. Wage increases to $12.00 per hour effective 1/1/2022).

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.