Student Worker Hiring Process and Job Listing

If you are an MCC student who is eligible for employment through the Federal Work-Study Program, you may apply for the work-study jobs available on campus.

To determine if you are eligible for the College Work-study Program, simply Log on to the MyMCC. Click on Financial Aid Award Letter to view work-study eligibility and amounts.

Requirements:

Steps to apply and hiring process:

  1. To find a work-study job, please scroll down to the list below.
    • Click on the Department to view available positions (ex. Athletics, Math Lab).
    • Click on the Work-study Position to view Job Description and Required Skills (ex. Student Athletic Trainer, Math Lab Tutor).
    • Complete work-study application.
    • Enter your personal information and specify skills and experience - please be detailed, as if you are submitting a resume. This is your employment application.
    • Submit your application.
  2. Once submitted, the Office of Financial Aid will review your application for completeness, eligibility and enrollment. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.
  3. Your work-study eligibility will be determined and your application forwarded to the hiring supervisor(s) of your selected positions.
  4. Hiring supervisor(s) will contact you if interested in interviewing you for the position.
  5. Once selected by a department to fill a position, a criminal background check must be performed. The hiring supervisor will request that you complete the following forms: DPS Criminal History Form, MCC Background Release Form, Authorization Form and Job Responsibilities Form. These forms must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid for review.
  6. Hiring supervisors will be notified of the approved background checks and will contact you to complete W-4 and I-9 forms. You will complete these forms and provide original identity documents to the hiring supervisor to verify the I-9. Departments will submit these forms to the Office of Financial Aid for input in the E-Verify system where the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration will verify your eligibility to work in the United States. You will be notified if you are determined NOT eligible to participate as a student worker in MCC’s Work-Study Program.
  7. If you are eligible to begin work, the hiring supervisor will contact you to set your start date. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to work as a student worker before completing the I-9 form and receiving confirmation of eligibility to work. Students who work prior to receiving this confirmation may be terminated as a student worker. The Office of Financial Aid will contact you if any additional information may be necessary to determine your eligibility.

Please inform the Financial Aid Office at (254) 299-8698 if you experience any difficulties or if you have any suggestions for improvement with this new application process. Thank you.

Student Worker Job List



  • Academic Support & Tutoring
    • Tutor
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      CWS
      Job Description:
      To become a tutor, one must meet the following qualifications chosen to ensure tutors are academically acute, responsible, and are appropriate models for students. Tutors must:
      1. Have completed one semester of college as a non-dual credit student. This ensures experience with balance and life skills.
      2. Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative average along with a “B” or better in any subject specialty. This can be verified by providing a transcript or permission for the Tutoring Program Specialist to verify this information.
      3. Meet all College employment requirements.
      4. Be in good standing with one’s academic or workforce program.
      5. Be able to obtain a recommendation from a former or current faculty member in the tutor’s primary field of study via email or letter.
      6. Be physically present on campus and available on Zoom.
      7. Be knowledgeable about Brightspace and able to assist students with assignment expectations from courses outside the tutor’s subject specialty.
      Required Skills:
      Communicate and work with students, staff, and faculty of various ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Able to help students identify their learning style and adapt to different teaching styles. Maintain MCC’s core values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Communication, and Excellence. Document all tutoring sessions using tutor reports.
      Other:
      Mandatory, paid initial tutor orientation (FERPA, Title IX, Homebase, Timesheets training, and Covid -19 via Brightspace) and ongoing, monthly training. In addition to covering foundational principles, these training's are used to reinforce positive behaviors and improve areas of growth. Student workers are required to work on campus during scheduled hours, however, most tutoring is delivered via Zoom. All equipment is provided.



  • Child Development Center
    • Teacher Aide
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Teacher assistant and floater to work with children aged 3 months through 5 years. Candidate will supervise children in a classroom environment and might also be working in the laundry room or kitchen as needed.
      Required Skills:
      Previous experience working with children aged infant through 5 years is preferred.
  • Continuing Education - Community Programs Assistant
    Apply
    Location:
    On Campus
    Job Type:
    CWS
    Job Description:
    This position will be responsible for assisting the coordinator of community programs with administrative tasks associated with continuing education classes as well as kids college. Tasks include organization, helping instructors with summer camps, communication w/ campers and families as needed, managing logistics of camps (checking in/out, etc.)
    Required Skills:
    Communication skills, experience with social media, strong organization skills, basic computer skills, self-sufficient.
    Other Information:
    It would be helpful, but not required, for the student to have a vehicle for getting around campus.

  • Continuing Education - Garden/Ranch Assistant
    Apply
    Location:
    Highlander Ranch
    Job Type:
    Federal Work Study
    Job Description:
    Assist with the care and upkeep of MCC's Educational Garden space and the needs of the Highlander Ranch. Duties will include weeding, mowing, organizing, watering and caring for plants, repair work, etc.
    Required Skills:
    The ability to work in an outdoor environment and some experience with gardening or agriculture preferred. Experience with basic tools, construction, repair work is helpful but not required.
    Other Information:
    Hours are TBD by student's schedule and availability.

  • Educational Partnerships
    • Student Assistant
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Answer phones, light data entry, greet and direct visitors, assist with preparation and setup for events
      Required Skills:
      Strong communication skills (phone, in person); comfortable interacting with the public; moderately skilled with Microsoft Word .
      Other Information:
      Would appreciate a student willing to wear Highlander mascot outfit for special events.


  • Emergency Services Education Center
    • Receptionist
      Apply
      Location:
      Emergency Services Education Center
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Greets and directs patrons to classrooms and offices. Respond to requests for information from visitors. Receiving packages and deliveries. Provide limited telephone reception functions.
      Required Skills:
      Basic modern office methods, practices, and procedures. English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions. Operate a desktop computer and other common office machines. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
      Other Information:
      Applicant should be able to perform duties with minimum supervision.


  • Food Service
    • Food Service Work Study
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Assist with duties in MCC’s food service operation. Duties may include working as a cashier, stocking, cleaning tables, transporting supplies to food service locations, as well as other duties as assigned.
      Required Skills:
      Ability to interact with customers in a positive manner and to communicate clearly with customers and co-workers; basic math skills; willingness to take direction, ability to complete tasks independently. Previous cash handling experience is helpful but not required.
      Other Information:
      Hours are mostly Mon-Thurs, 1:30 – 6:30 pm in the LTC Highlander Café but may include other days/times and locations as needed.

  • Health and Physical Education
    • Weight Room Supervisor
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Supervise weight room and gym during open hours.
      Required Skills:
      Must be punctual, dependable have integrity, have a strong work ethic and enjoy working with students, faculty and staff.



  • Highlander Central
    • Work-Study-Enrollment Services/Highlander Central
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Non and Federal
      Job Description:
      Assist current and prospective students, parents, faculty and staff at McLennan with admissions, records, financial aid, and student services questions.
      Required Skills:
      Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; operate a multi-line phone system/computerized switchboard; strong customer service skills;knowledge of financial aid application process; other duties as assigned.


  • Institutional Research & Effectiveness
    • Institutional Research Assistant
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Create dashboards in Tableau and Pivot tables in Excel, assist with documentation creation, assist with data entry, assist with survey reporting
      Required Skills:
      Moderate skills Microsoft Excel and Word, skills and knowledge of Tableau is a plus
      Other Information:
      We are looking for someone that is willing and ready to learn and help the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness in data presentation.
  • Language, Literature and Communication Division
    • Federal Work-Study
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      General office duties: filing, maintaining supplies for Division workrooms, running errands on campus (transporting and retrieving documents from the Duplication Center, Student Records,  and other administrative offices) for faculty and staff; may include some typing.
      Required Skills:
      Trustworthy, punctual, dependable, and collegial. Candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.




  • Marketing and Communications - Web Systems
    • Web Systems Assistant
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Web System Assistant
      Job Description:
      Working within a page builder and with source code, uploading assets or media (like images and PDF documents) into Cascade, administer the MCC website, adding metadata to site pages, edit pages for accessibility (ADA compliance), create and edit links, identify/correct spelling errors .
      Required Skills:
      Ability to create graphics, ability to use basic semantic website coding using HML5 and CSS3, Familiar with Bootstrap 4 & 5, Familiar with a Content Management System (CMS) concept, Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, Some accessibility experience but not required



  • Music - Division of Visual and Performing Arts
    • Choir Librarian
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Librarian for the choir music that has to be sorted, distributed and collected throughout the year. Ability to use Excel as a database, cataloging, filing, and attention to detail, is needed to create 20-25 folders of music that each have different pieces of music
      Required Skills:
      Attention to detail, willing to learn and meet deadlines, Familiarity with Excel as a database is desired, but willing to train
      Other information:
      Comfort with typing in names of music, composers, and foreign languages is helpful, but not required




  • Small Business Development Center(SBDC)
    • Marketing Assistant
      Apply
      Location:
      CSC Building
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      In this role, you will conduct research on local events, highlight businesses in the surrounding community, and manage social media postings to enhance our outreach and engagement.
      Required Skills:
      Experience in content development and design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong interest in marketing, social media, and community engagement. Good communication and research skills.



  • Student Accounts Receivables
    • Cashier
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      Provide friendly and efficient customer service to students, faculty or staff, and general public. Process cash and credit card transactions. Perform some clerical duties when needed. Take student ID card pictures.
      Required Skills:
      Basic Math, Reading, Customer Service Skills, Cash Handling
      Other Information:
      Light lifting. Ability to use Excel and Microsoft Office proficiently



  • Theatre
    • Scene Shop Assistant
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      College Work Study
      Job Description:
      Building and painting scenery, finding props, and hanging lighting for 2-3 theatre productions each semester. There are also opportunities to help set up music concerts and other events, run the lighting and sound for those events, and clean up afterwards, Duties will differ day-to-day. The ideal candidate pays attention to details, works swiftly, and will clean up and put things away at the end of the work day.
      Required Skills:
      Knowledge of power tools is helpful. Basic carpentry skills are a plus but not necessary. Knowledge of sound equipment and microphones also helpful. Good safety habits are a must.
      Other Information:
      Hours are negotiable but available throughout the day, as well as evenings and weekends. Safety equipment is provided.. You should come to work wearing clothes that can get dirty with sawdust, paint, etc.
    • Costume Shop Assistant
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work-Study or Non-Work Study
      Job Description:
      Building costumes for two theatre productions. Duties will differ day-to-day. The ideal candidate pays attention to details, works swiftly, and likes to clean up and put things away at the end of the work day.
      Required Skills:
      Basic Machine and hand sewing is a must. Experience building garments from patterns is a plus. Hours are negotiable but must be available to work afternoons.

  • TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
    • EOC Work Study
      Apply
      Location:
      On Campus
      Job Type:
      Federal Work Study
      Job Description:
      • Maintain EOC contacts database using MS Excel and/or Google Sheets
      • Schedule appointments for Transition Specialists using MS Outlook
      • Assist Transition Specialists with recruitment presentations and FAFSA events
      • Assist with creation of social media content and EOC newsletter
      • File paperwork and participant folders
      • Create folders
      • Make copies
      • Serve as EOC representative while Transition Specialists are out
      • Assist Project Director with project management
      Required Skills:
      Attention to detail, Proper keyboarding technique, organizational and time management skills, MS Office software, Interpersonal skills, Canva, Adobe, Google Sheets, Google Docs, operate various electronic equipment such as computer, scanner, copier, projectors, etc., customer service, Spanish fluency preferred. Will be trained and no prior experience in admissions and/or financial aid required.
      Visit www.mclennan.edu/eoc to learn more about what we do.