Available Federal Work Study Positions

5 federal work study positions.

FWS - KYCOM - KYCOM Admissions Liaison FWSKYCOMADMLI - Fall/Spring 24/25

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia is actively seeking an Admissions Liaison to provide support to the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM):

Part-Time, Admissions

Description:

Must be a current KYCOM student in good academic standing.

Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct on-campus tours of KYCOM and UPIKE campus.
  2. Facilitate ZOOM (virtual) question and answer sessions for prospective students.
  3. Use effective, respectful, and positive communication skills appropriate for diverse students, faculty, and staff.
  4. Maintain regular, ongoing and consistent communication with the Director of Medical School Admission; and work collaboratively to provide appropriate guidance to prospective students.
  5. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  6. Ability to quickly establish positive relationships with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Customer focused.

Education/Skill Requirements:

  • Must be a current KYCOM student in good academic standing.
  • Tours and presentations occur throughout the week, so evening and weekend hours are required. 
  • Self-motivated and passionate with determination to provide exceptional service.
  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the University’s mission.

Work Schedule:

The priority work schedule will vary depending on student availability.  

  • Sunday – Saturday: varies depending on workload

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

  • Heat
  • Cold
  • Odors/smoke
  • Noise
  • Wetness
  • Humidity

Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

  • Walking and standing for long periods of time and the ability to occasionally climb stairs are required. 
  • Education/Skill Requirements:
    • Must be a current KYCOM student in good academic standing.
    • Tours and presentations occur throughout the week, so evening and weekend hours are required. 
    • Self-motivated and passionate with determination to provide exceptional service.
    • Number of available positions:4
    • Pay  Rate:  $10.50

    • Supervisor Jennifer Lockhart , David Osborne
    • To Apply, complete required sections and upload your resume".

    • Important Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates.

      The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5344.

Department:Admissions
Employment Type:Part-Time
Position Type:Federal Work Study

IWS* - Biology - Biology NSF Grant Researcher IWSBIONSFRSH - Fall/Spring/Sum 24/25

UPIKE is seeking students to participate in biological research funded by a National Science Foundation Grant.

Part-Time, Biology

Description:

Position Overview: NSF Student Research Position

UPIKE is seeking students to participate in biological research funded by a National Science Foundation Grant. In this competitive position, student researchers will assist with ongoing research efforts in the fields of hydroponic agriculture, mycology (fungi), and molecular biology. While a background in the biological sciences would be helpful, it is not a requirement. We welcome enthusiastic applicants from all academic backgrounds and students will be given research training once accepted. This is a 12-month funded position, with online work available during summer/winter breaks.

 

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

    • Assist with day-to-day research activities, which includes but is not limited to: Cleaning the lab and materials, operating the autoclave, sterile benchtop lab work, routine maintenance of hydroponic bucket systems. (C, TW, P, CSD, CT, L, T)
    • Maintain plants being grown in hydroponic systems as well as root preparation when we are ready to test. (C, T, P, CSD)
    • Assist with literature reviews for related topics. (C, TW, L)
    • Prepare documents/research papers. (C, P, CSD, EI, T)
    • Perform technical lab skills such as PCR and DNA analysis. (T, CSD, C, P)
    • Help disseminate information gathered by presenting findings in oral and/or written forms. (C, T, P, EI, CT, L)
  • Communication (C )
  • Teamwork (TW)
  • Professionalism (P)
  • Career & Self Development (CSD)
  • Critical Thinking (CT)
  • Equity & Inclusion (EI)
  • Leadership (L)
  • Technology (T)

Qualifications:

  1. Enrollment in a College/University: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a college student, preferably in fields related to biology, agriculture, environmental science, entrepreneurship or a related discipline.
  2. Passion for Apiculture: Demonstrated interest in beekeeping, pollinators, and sustainable agriculture.
  3. Physical Fitness: The position involves outdoor work, including lifting beehives and bending while inspecting hives. Candidates must be physically fit and able to work in various weather conditions. Lifting up to 50 pounds as a team may be required occasionally.
  4. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is essential for accurate data collection and hive inspection.
  5. Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with the faculty mentor and other team members.
  6. Punctuality and Reliability: Be punctual and dependable in meeting work schedules and commitments.

Safety Conscious: Knowledge of safety protocols related to beekeeping or a willingness to learn and follow safety guidelines.

Applicant should not have a known allergy to bee stings. 

Student worker will be working with or interacting with faculty, staff, students, prospective students, alumni and campus visitors. 

Computer Skills:  Work, Excel, Power Point, Social Media and New Technology

Skills needed:  Attention to detail, strong active listening abiities, public speaking, written and verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule:  5 hours a week per position days/time will vary 

Working Conditions and employee encounters while perform the essential function of this job:  heat, cold, odors/smoke, wetness, humidity, dust

Physical Demands to successfully perfor the essential functions of this job:  reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, pushing up to 50 lbs, pulling up to 50 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing, balancing.  Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavier weights will be done as a team.

Location: ARM 110

Pay Rate: $10.50 for up to 381 hours ($4,000) a year

Supervisor:  Byron Meade

To Apply:  Complete Required sections of application, upload resume and class schedule

 Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.

 

Department:Biology
Employment Type:Part-Time
Position Type:Federal Work Study

FWS - Marketing - MarCom Std Media Assistant FWSPRMEDIAAST - Fall/Spring 24/25

Opportunity for students interested in communication, marketing, photography. The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia is actively seeking Student Assistant for the Public Relations Office.

Part-Time, Public Relations

Description:

The student media assistant will support the Digital Media and MARCOM team efforts with an emphasis on photography and video needs.

Student will produce content relating to campus events, athletic events and general campus photography.

Student will support Director of Digital Media when needed on “Important” photoshoots and team media days.

Student will assist when needed on video projects. Student will assist with editing batches of photos from large photoshoots when needed.

 Responsibilities:

    • Assist Digital Media Director and Marcom Staff with efforts to promote campus student life (TW, T)
    • Photograph student sponsored events and assists with campus events shot by director of digital media. (White coat ceremonies, commencements, press conferences) (P, TW, T)
    • Works with MarCom content creators to create media projects/opportunities and support their needs with photo/video content (TW, C)
    • Photographs campus buildings and general stock photos of campus in various settings (morning, students in plaza, night, weather events) (L, T)
    • Assists Director of Digital Media with Digital Asset Management tagging of archival footage. (TW, T)

NACE Career Competencies:  

  • Communication (C )
  • Teamwork (TW)
  • Professionalism (P)
  • Career & Self Development (CSD)
  • Critical Thinking (CT)
  • Equity & Inclusion (EI)
  • Leadership (L)
  • Technology (T)

The student employee will work or interact with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other departments

Preferred Skills: • Computer knowledge Social Media & New Technology. • Strong active listening abilities. • Willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: The priority work schedule is our open hours and during special events.

Work hours can be flexible to accommodate the students' class schedule: • Sunday: No hours • Monday-Saturday: Varies depending on workload

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: • Normal office environment • Heat • Cold • Noise

Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Keyboarding • Reaching/handling • Stooping/kneeling •

Additional Comments:

Student will need to be flexible and willing to learn our university photography and editing style and techniques along with technology that we use for those tasks.

While performing work-study responsibilities, you are expected to be appropriately dressed. What you would wear to class would be sufficient. However, no pajamas, no short-shorts, no short dresses, or low-cut tops. Fun environment to work in.

Number of Positions: 1  

Work between 10-12 hours a week depending on need

Pay Rate:  $10.50

Supervisor:   Larry Epling 

Location:  Administration Building, 1st floor

To Apply, complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) in addition to uploading your resume 

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.

Department:Public Relations
Employment Type:Part-Time
Position Type:Federal Work Study

FWS - Marketing - MarComm Student Assistant FWSPRSTDAST - Fall/Spring 24/25

Opportunity for entering students interested in communication or marketing. The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia is actively seeking Student Assistant for the Public Relations Office.

Part-Time, Public Relations

Description:

 

Responsibilities:1. Work campus events. 2. Finishing work on university publications (binding, cutting, sorting, etc.). 3. Typing/data entry using Excel and Word to merge large files. 4. Helping staff members with various projects/tasks. 5. Internet research. 6. Cleaning shelves and work areas. 7. Maintain all bulletin boards on campus by decorating and posting flyers. 8. Process newspapers for archives. 9. Maintain paper in the printer. 10. Run errands. 11. Other tasks, as needed or assigned.

NACE Career Competencies:  

  • Communication (C )
  • Teamwork (TW)
  • Professionalism (P)
  • Career & Self Development (CSD)
  • Critical Thinking (CT)
  • Equity & Inclusion (EI)
  • Leadership (L)
  • Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: • Computer knowledge, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology. • Attention to detail. • Strong active listening abilities. • Public speaking. • Written & verbal communication. • Customer focused. • Willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: The priority work schedule is our open hours and during special events. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate the students' class schedule: • Sunday: No hours • Monday-Saturday: Varies depending on workload Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: • Normal office environment • Heat • Cold • Noise Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Keyboarding • Reaching/handling • Stooping/kneeling • Pushing up to 20 lbs. • Lifting up to 20 lbs. Additional Comments: While performing work-study responsibilities, you are expected to be appropriately dressed. What you would wear to class would be sufficient. However, no pajamas, no short-shorts, no short dresses, or low-cut tops. Fun environment to work in.

Number of Positions: 1  

Work between 5-10 hours a week depending on need

Pay Rate:  $8.75

Supervisor:   Kate Hensley

Location:  Administration Building, 1st floor

To Apply, complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) in addition to uploading your resume 

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.

Department:Public Relations
Employment Type:Part-Time
Position Type:Federal Work Study

FWS - Sports Information - Sports Info Assistant FWSPINFOAST - Fall/Spring 24/25 closing

Communication, Film Media Art, Athletics opportunity. The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia is actively seeking Sports Information Assistants to assist with the Athletic program in Sprots Information.

Part-Time, Athletics

Description:

Responsibilities: 

1. Assist with game statistics. (C, TW, T, CSD, P, CT)

2. Take pictures at games for UPIKEBears.com. (C, TW, P, CSD, T)

3.Public address announcing at select sports. (C, TW, P, CSD, EI, L)

4.Running cameras for live streams of select sports. (C, TW, P, CT, CSD, T)

 

  • Communication (C )
  • Teamwork (TW)
  • Professionalism (P)
  • Career & Self Development (CSD)
  • Critical Thinking (CT)
  • Equity & Inclusion (EI)

Preferred Skills: • Computer knowledge, i.e. Word, Social Media & New Technology

Basic knowledge or background in athletics • Attention to detail • Public speaking • Written & verbal communication • Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: The priority work schedule is our open hours and during special events. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate the students' class schedule: • Saturday - Sunday: Varies depending on workload (home game schedules).

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: • Heat • Cold • Noise • Wetness • Humidity • Dust • Light intensity • Electrical currents

Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Keyboarding • Reaching/handling • Stooping/kneeling • Lifting up to 20 lbs. • Climbing

Basic knowledge or background in athletics preferred

Number of Positions: 2-3 

Pay Rate: 9.75

Supervisor:  Wyatt Oxley

Location:  Hoops Athletic Center

To Apply, complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) in addition to uploading your resume 

Application Summary: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.

Department:Athletics
Employment Type:Part-Time
Position Type:Federal Work Study