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Onondaga Community College Native - Indigenous Federal Work Study in Syracuse, New York

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Student Employment Posted On: Wed Sep 24 2025 Job Description:

This is a Federal Work Study (FWS) position

The Native/Indigenous Admissions Specialist will support the Office of Admissions in promoting Onondaga Community College to prospective Native/Indigenous students and families. The role is ideal for a student who is passionate about higher education, enjoys engaging with people, and wants hands-on experience and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities May Include:

  • Assist in planning campus tours, open houses, Center for Native/Indigenous Students Tours, OCC Haudenosaunee Arts Fest and other recruitment events.

  • Serve as a tour guide and along with Native/Indigenous Admissions Coordinator provide campus tours to prospective Native/Indigenous Students and families.

  • Assist in responding to prospective student inquiries via email, phone and in person.

  • Support data entry filing, and other administrative tasks related to prospective student records.

  • Help prepare admission materials such as packets, brochures and mailings.

  • Contribute to social media and digital outreach methods.

  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements:

  • Must have a valid FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) on file

  • Must have a financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA

  • Must be matriculated into a program

  • Attending at least half-time (6 credit hours)

  • Maintain satisfactory progress (SAP) towards the completion of their program

  • Current student in good standing at OCC

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Comfortable speaking to groups

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and basic data entry

  • Passion for promoting higher education and student success

  • Knowledge of Haudenosaunee Culture and Traditions

  • Knowledge of Haudenosaunee languages are a plus.

    Additional Information:

  • Pay Rate: Starting rate of $16.00 for new Federal Work Studies.

    Starting rate of $17.00 for returning Federal Work Studies

  • Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm

To see if you qualify for Federal Work Study (FWS) Position:

  • Visits OCC's Work-Study Page (https://www.sunyocc.edu/work-study)

  • Review the Work- Study Checklist (https://www.sunyocc.edu/workstudychecklist) & complete and submit the Work Study Interest Form (https://www.sunyocc.edu/form/work-study-interest-form)

  • Or visit the Financial Aid Service Center (FASC) located in Gordon Student Center open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Federal Work Study may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.

  • Additional hours may be worked during college breaks.
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