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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Financial Aid | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Aug 26, 2025 | | Closes: | Jun 30, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT | | Type: | Other | | Position ID: | 192127 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
The Financial Aid Student Assistant works with the Financial Aid staff to provide customer service and support to students throughout the financial aid application process. Duties of this position include: Greeting and signing in parents and students for the Financial Aid Service Center Assisting students and parents with basic financial aid applications and procedures Answering basic questions during the financial aid application process Assisting Financial Aid with other office or administrative duties as assigned Take part in community service projects that give back and build connections off campus
Requirements:
- Must have a valid 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
- Previous experience providing customer service
- Ability to commit 10-12 hours per week during the semester (flexible)
- Punctual and Reliable
- Knowledge of OCC student log in procedures and Web Advisor
- Must be willing and able to travel off campus to support community volunteer initiatives
Additional Information:
- Pay Rate: Starting rate of $15.50 for new Federal Work Studies.
Starting rate of $16.75 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
- Review the Work- Study Checklist & complete and submit the 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.
Application Instructions:
To be considered, please submit a resume and provide the days and times you are available to work. - If you need assistance creating a resume, please contact the Career Services Center at: 315-498-2585
- For additional questions, please email:
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