Get Valuable Experience and Money for College
Through the federal Work-Study program, you may be able to gain both valuable employment experience and funds to help meet your educational expenses. Work-Study is not mandatory, but it is a good opportunity to earn an income while earning your degree.
Many of the jobs found through the work-study program will be at the Youngwood campus, Westmoreland education centers, or through community service.
How It Works
- You must complete a FAFSA
- Work-Study is based on financial need
- Once your eligibility is determined, you will be able to view the amount that you are eligible to earn on the MyWestmoreland portal. It will also be included in your award letter.
- You must be taking at least 6 credits, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better and meet SAP guidelines.
- Funds are paid directly to the student in the form of a bi-weekly paycheck
- Complete the Westmoreland Student Employment Application
College Work-Study Positions
The Admissions Student Assistant supports the Admissions Office by sending reminder emails for group sessions, leading campus tours, and assisting with document uploads into Anthology. The role also includes preparing materials such as program information folders and cover sheets, assisting with the application process, and supporting follow-up communications with prospective students.
The Student Service Assistant helps visitors with placement testing and the admissions process, assists individuals waiting for advising or counseling, and manages intake forms. Additional responsibilities include taking student ID photos, assisting with text message communications, and preparing the front desk for group admissions session attendees.
The Community Engagement Assistant aids in preparing for community classes, camps, and activities. This role also contributes to special projects such as data verification, documenting procedural workflows, and developing data standardization handbooks to support the department’s initiatives.
The Student Program Assistant for PA MEDI provides office coverage on Mondays and Thursdays, answers and returns calls, schedules appointments for comparison events, and performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, labeling, and sorting as needed to support the office's daily operations.
The Fitness Center Assistant is responsible for managing access to the facility and ensuring its cleanliness and upkeep. This position plays a key role in promoting a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff using the fitness center.
The Athletics Social Media Assistant creates and posts content for the Athletics Department’s social media platforms. This role focuses on promoting events, celebrating team achievements, and increasing engagement with the college's athletic community.
The Athletic Training Assistant, ideally a nursing student, supports the college’s athletic trainer in delivering care to student-athletes. Duties may include assisting with treatments, monitoring recovery, and preparing equipment for athletic events.
The Student Life Assistant assists with campus programming by promoting events, running activities, and handling event setup and breakdown. This position contributes to creating a vibrant and engaging student life experience on campus.
The Honors Assistant supports the coordination of honor society activities, including membership recruitment and the planning and execution of induction ceremonies across five chapters. The role involves event logistics and communication with current and prospective members.
The Career Office Assistant aids the Career Connections Center with event coordination and marketing, evaluates employer and job postings for compliance with policies, and helps develop and update resources and services for students and alumni.
The Student Program Assistant for Balancing ACT communicates with student parents regarding available resources and helps organize monthly gatherings designed to support students who are caring for children while pursuing their education.
This role involves managing the food pantry and the Kids Clothing Closet in the Student Achievement Center, ensuring resources are available, organized, and accessible to students in need.
The RISE Student Program Assistant supports neurodivergent students and those with disabilities in the RISE lounge. Responsibilities include helping students prioritize assignments, providing academic encouragement, and accompanying students to events and meetings to foster engagement.
The Financial Aid Office Student Assistant supports the financial aid team by assisting with front-desk operations, answering general student inquiries, and directing students to appropriate resources. Responsibilities include helping students navigate forms and online systems, distributing documents, scanning and organizing student records, and sending reminder communications regarding missing documentation. This position requires professionalism, confidentiality, and strong attention to detail due to the sensitive nature of financial information.
The Records Office Student Assistant helps maintain accurate student records and provides front-line service to students, faculty, and staff. Key duties include filing and scanning documents, assisting with transcript requests, inputting data, preparing mailings, and supporting registration-related processes such as updating student status, major changes, and enrollment verifications. The role requires discretion, accuracy, and strong organizational skills, as well as comfort working with confidential academic information.
Community Service Work-Study
You can make a difference in your community while earning money for your studies. Students eligible for Federal Work-Study can participate in community service as well. The minimum hourly wage for Community Service Work-Study at Westmoreland Community College is $10.00 per hour. Work sites have included local libraries, the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, YWCA and other non-profit organizations.
An updated list of open positions is available on the MyWestmoreland student portal.