Available FWS Jobs

Federal Work Study Job Board

These are the current jobs available for Federal Work Study.

Find a job that interests you and complete the job interest form. 

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Student Assistant (Job Number: 001), Office of Enrollment Management (OEM), Student Financial Aid Office

Job Description: Assist Federal Work Study Coordinator and Financial Aid staff with the preparation, copying, maintenance and organization of student files. Serves as courier for mail services. Assist with clerical duties to include answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, copying, etc., and other office related duties. 

Qualifications: Ability to function independently requiring limited supervision. Good communication and reasoning skills necessary as well as competency using basic computer skills. 

Benefits: Access to the functioning of the University, with exposure to skill sets specific to the Office of Enrollment Management.

Contact: Mrs. Bernie Rodriguez, FWS Coordinator, rodrigbe@musc.edu, 843-792-2536/3813

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Office Assistant (Job Number: 002), College of Dental Medicine, Academic & Student Affairs

Job Description: Aid the Vice Dean and Office Manager with administrative duties as assigned including help with various tasks concerning accreditation, running errands to different departments around campus, copying, answering telephones, putting notices in mailboxes for students and faculty, filing, etc.

Qualifications: Current Dental student; Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Benefits: Exposure to Associate Dean’s Office—develops organizational skills and interacts with dental students, residents and faculty.

Contact: Dr. Tariq Javed / Katy Burt, javedt@musc.edu / tamblyn@musc.edu, 843-792-2344/7689

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Clerical Assistant (Job Number: 009), College of Health Professions, Student Services

Job Description: Filing, Campus Errands, Data Projects & Data Entry, Mailings, Assisting with Program Events, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: No prior experience required. Must be a currently enrolled MUSC student.

Benefits: Introduction to administrative support in an academic setting.

Contact: Rebecca Barry, barryr@musc.edu, 843-792-5323

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Program Assistant (Job Number: 010), College of Medicine, Public Health Sciences

Job Description: Setting up Brightspace on-line platform with course content, lecture/reading materials and assignment submission/grading capabilities; attending class, facilitating break-out sessions, grading and other activities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits: Exposure to COM, Department of Public Health Office—develops organizational skills and interacts with staff and faculty. 

Contact: Dr. JacKetta Cobbs, cobbsj@musc.edu, 843-876-1891

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Administrative Specialist (Job Number: 013), Human Resources Management, University

Job Description: Help University HR staff with Resident Onboarding (I9’s; background checks; Employee Health Screening appointments).  Ensure residents are on track to start 7/1. I-9 remediation project: review I-9’s with errors and make corrections; non-paid onboarding; and special projects as needed.

Qualifications: Must be an MUSC Student. 

Benefits: Great work experience in a high-profile area. Supportive of full-time student workload. 

Contact: Katie Richie, HR Manager, richeyk@musc.edu, 843-792-2797

FYI:  This position is located “off-campus” in West Ashley (1 South Park Circle).

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Administrative Specialist I (Job Number: 039), Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

Job Description: Maintain database of research results; entry of research data into existing database; works with research personnel to ensure compiled data are accurate as compared to original data sources.  Assist with general lab duties such as organization of files, equipment, etc. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with experience in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel and Access.

Benefits: Gain experience in laboratory work and research methods. 

Contact: Lois J. Matthews, matthelj@musc.edu, 843-792-3877

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Student Research Assistant (Job Number: 040), Stroke Recovery Research Center

Job Description: Assist study PI with literature reviews, data analysis and project planning. Provide administrative assistance such as filing of documents and entering data responses to queries. Provide general office support as needed. 

Qualifications: Enrollment in the DPT or OTD curriculum.

Benefits: Gain experience in research methods. 

Contact: Alyssa Chesnutt, hydar@musc.edu, 843-792-8171

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Student Assistant (Job Number: 042), Library

Job Description: Operate the Library’s automated circulation system, answers ready reference questions; help patrons using the on-line catalog (MUSCLS); hardware and software in the Mac and DOS/Windows labs and multi-media area, and AV equipment in the LRC. The MUSC Library is open to MUSC faculty, staff and students of MUSC as well as other institutions within the Charleston area Educational Consortium. Library facilities and resources are also available to the Charleston medical community and the general public. Responsible for assessing and collecting fines and payments, shelves books and AV’s and performs stack maintenance. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Dependable, good interpersonal skills, able to work independently and manage time effectively, knowledge of Mac and DOS/Windows software.

Benefits: Student will increase their proficiency in using the on-line catalog, numerous Databases, various software applications and the Internet, will have access to books and AV’s in the collection. 

Contact: Joshua Ivey / Katy Burt, iveyjc@musc.edu / tamblyn@musc.edu, 843-792-6306

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Research Specialist (Job Number: 057), College of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: OT/PT & Speech Programs

Job Description: Assist the Director of Clinical Education with administrative duties related to clinical placements, update forms, handouts, and handbook related to clinical education; enter data related to clinical placements; assist with marketing and recruitment of clinical supervisors; assist with scheduling clinical placement meetings (students, supervisors). 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits:  Opportunity to learn organizational and management skills, the ability to interact with students and faculty in professional manner, and the importance of record-keeping for clinical placement purposes. Also learn data-base management and license laws/accreditation/certification relative to clinical training documentation.  

Contact: Dr. Christina Y Pelatti, pelatti@musc.edu, 843-792-3348

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Clinical Assistant (Job Number: 058), College of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: OT/PT & Speech Programs

Job Description: Assist the Director of Clinical Education with administrative duties related to clinical placements, update forms, handouts, and handbook related to clinical education; enter data related to clinical placements; assist with marketing and recruitment of clinical supervisors; assist with scheduling clinical placement meetings (students, supervisors). 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits:  Opportunity to learn organizational and management skills, the ability to interact with students and faculty in professional manner, and the importance of record-keeping for clinical placement purposes. Also learn data-base management and license laws/accreditation/certification relative to clinical training documentation.  

Contact: Dr. Christina Y Pelatti, pelatti@musc.edu, 843-792-3348

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Instructor and Training Coordinator (Job Number: 061), Office of Enrollment Management (OEM), Student Financial Literacy

Job Description: Enhance personal financial knowledge through training and individual research/study. Provide one-on-one financial coaching to MUSC students virtually and in-person. Lead financial literacy curriculum sessions via presentations and workshops to student groups. Assist in financial literacy event planning, workshops, and campus-wide events. Contribute creative ideas and continent to support Financial Success Mentoring and OSFL. 

Qualifications: Current MUSC student in good standing, completion of financial and pedagogical training.

Benefits: Enhance financial knowledge, improve communication and teaching skills, leadership development, networking opportunities, and access to financial-specific educational materials. 

Contact: Elizabeth Gumbiner, Director, Student Financial Literacy, gumbiner@musc.edu, 843-792-9480

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Student Assistant (Job Number: 062), Office of Enrollment Management (OEM), Registrar

Job Description: This position will be responsible for providing routine office administrative assistance, including Commencement preparation, transcript and enrollment verification mail preparation and drop-off, voicemail check and call forwarding.

Qualifications: Must be an MUSC student in good academic and professional standing. Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. Must possess clear and effective communication through written and verbal means, be self-motivated, detail oriented, creative and organized.

Benefits: Improved communication skills, better organization capabilities, sharpen attention to detail and leadership development.

Contact: Kristen Hua, Associate Registrar, huak@musc.edu, 843-792-9480

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Laboratory Assistant (Job Number: 065), College of Medicine, PATH Basic Research CC

Job Description: Potential research projects involve work in animal models of hearing loss and postmortem human cochlear and nervous system tissues. Specific duties include to perform data collection and analysis on hearing function and other behavior tests using animal models of hearing loss and neurodegenerative disorders.

Qualifications: We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics, or other areas or Biomedicine. The ideal candidate should have a record of research experience. 

Benefits: Obtain basic knowledge training and skills on the research of auditory neurosciences; to present the research data in the MUSC Student Research Day or other local research conferences; to have the chance to be included as a co-author in publications; to have other career professional development and training opportunities.  

Contact: Dr. Hainan Lang, langh@musc.edu, 843-792-8483

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Administrative Assistant (Job Number: 068), CHP – Finance and Administration – CARES Clinic

Job Description: Provides administrative support for the Community Aid, Relief, Education and Support Clinic (CARES) Therapy student-run free Clinic, a highly visible and dynamic program. Manages complex online documentation systems. Updates and maintains policy and procedures for the CARES therapy clinic. Optimize clinic workflows and enhance patient scheduling systems, serving as the primary point of contact for patient scheduling and referrals, coordinating student volunteers, scheduling clinicians, coordinating interpreter services, and providing key insights for clinic improvements. Provides visionary assistance along with CARES faculty in ideas to improve the CARES therapy clinic. Provides support for supply ordering and travel arrangements related to the CARES Therapy Clinic. Provide administrative support to the CARES.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and some office support experience preferred. Proficient with current office software such as Microsoft Office. Must sign confidentiality agreement to ensure FERPA compliance. 

Benefits: This position supports the CARES Therapy Clinic with administrative responsibilities and is ideal for a MHA, PT, OT, or SLP student but is not limited to those degree programs. This position is critical for the smooth operation of the CARES Therapy Clinic which offers occupational (OT), physical (PT), and speech therapy services to the uninsured and underinsured in the Charleston area two evenings per week. 

Contact: Rebecca Harty, hartyre@musc.edu, 843-792-3375