FWSP Student Clerical - School of Music

Position Overview

This is a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student clerical position in which the student will perform computer and customer service-related duties in an office setting. Typical duties may include but are not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, customer service, scheduling appointments, and Microsoft Office experience.

Hours per Week

Students will be scheduled between 8:00am-5:00pm based on funding, course schedule, and availability, up to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

College/Department Overview

College of Fine Arts and Design, Academics, School of Music.

The mission of the School of Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is to lead in musical excellence through transformative teaching, performance and scholarly activities.

Department Specific Job Functions

Duties may include but are not limited to stocking copier paper; keeping equipment and furniture straight and neat in classrooms and all common areas of the music building; helping transport instruments and/or equipment between buildings on campus and possibly even the jazz lab; typing, filing, and scanning documents; distributing mail; answering the telephone; customer service; Microsoft Office assistance, and other duties as assigned.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

FWSP Requirements

To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment, you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process, and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

• Office experience preferred.
• Experience setting up stages for music concerts and rehearsals preferred.
• Recommendation from UCO School of Music faculty or staff member preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Energetic.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and integrity in daily activities.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.