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Federal Work-Study Program at Salisbury University

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) increases students' opportunities to earn money by working part-time during the school year (5-10 hours per week).

FWS program allows eligible students to earn paychecks to help support their educational expenses by getting part-time jobs with Salisbury University departments. This program helps create additional job opportunities for FWS students by providing federal funding that is used to pay their wages.

FWS funds are limited and require financial need from FAFSA to establish eligibility to participate in the program. If your financial aid award notification includes a FWS award, then you are eligible to pursue FWS jobs. Your total earnings cannot exceed your FWS award amount, and your actual earnings will depend on your hours worked and your hourly wage.

The hourly rate for on-campus employment will be at least the current Maryland minimum wage ($15.00). ������������Ƶ are paid a bi-weekly paycheck for hours worked.

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Work-Study

The university receives an annual budget of FWS funds from the federal government and offers the available funds to students who demonstrate higher levels of financial need. ������������Ƶ without FWS awards may still pursue many other part-time job opportunities both on and off-campus.

• You must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at .
• You must meet general eligibility requirements which include: Official FAFSA for current aid year (verification must be completed if required)
• You must have financial need from FAFSA
• You must enroll at least half-time (six credits or more) for each semester
• You must accept your federal work study if you wish to pursue a position
• You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and be a degree-seeking undergraduate student
• After accepting your FWS offer, scroll down to the Federal Work-Study Jobs dropdown to see current openings.

Why choose Federal Work–Study?

There are many benefits:

• Income: Extra money for things you want and need.
• Opportunity: Although you are not guaranteed a job if you are awarded Work–Study, you are much more likely to be hired if you have Work–Study eligibility. In addition, your job will be close to where you study.
• Student–Friendly Schedule: Your employer knows your first priority is as a college student. Employers try to be as flexible as possible in scheduling work hours around your class schedule.
• Future Financial Aid Eligibility: As a financial aid need-based program, Work–Study income (although taxable) does not affect your future financial aid eligibility in the next tax year.
• Work Experience: ������������Ƶ who have job experience and who have worked while attending school are more attractive to future employers. Your supervisor may become an excellent reference.
• Academic Success: Campus research has shown that Work–Study students connect with the campus community, learn about resources available to students, and establish stronger relationships with faculty and staff. This correlates with the fact that students with Work–Study jobs are more likely to stay in school, perform better academically, and graduate.

If you decide not to use your Work–Study award, there is no effect on your grant aid. If you have not been awarded your maximum loan amount, you could qualify for more loan money. If you wish to cancel your Work-Study award and request remaining loan eligibility please contact the Office of Financial &amp Scholarships.

To review FWS frequently asked questions

Federal Work-Study Jobs

You must have a Federal Work-Study offer to apply for the jobs listed on this page. ������������Ƶ must accept their FWS offer online through GullNet. Please review the for more information.

Employers interested in having their jobs listed or updated on this page must contact the Financial Aid Office directly.

Last Updated: 9/3/2025

• Editorial Assistant
  Literature/Film Quarterly (English)

  Job Description: We are seeking a student worker to help us with the promotion and office management of Salisbury
  University's internationally recognized journal of adaptation studies, Literature/Film Quarterly. The student
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  Qualifications: We are happy to provide training for the work associated with this position, but ideal candidates would have excellent writing and communication skills. Some experience using social media effectively, along with confidence using Word and Excel would be great, too. That said, any student with general smarts about any of these areas and willingness to know more would be a great candidate. We would be especially interested in candidates who are interested in careers in publishing and/or promotion of the arts and/or digital archiving. The student could chose their hours of work in consultation with Associate Editor, Ryan Conrath.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Flexible

  How to apply: Applicants should send a one page cover letter outlining qualifications and reasons for applying to this
  position to LITFILMQUART@salisbury.edu, copied to rcconrath@salisbury.edu
  
  In the letter, make sure to include any context about your academic study (major/minor or classes taken), interests, and work experience that is relevant to this position.

• Horticulture Student Worker
  Horticulture

  Job Description: Horticulture student employees assist in maintaining the university grounds and arboretum. Depending on the season, the student employee assists with picking up trash, mowing, edging lawns, clearing debris from walkways, edging and mulching planting beds, watering, fertilizing, raking leaves, planting flowers, weeding, power washing, trimming shrubbery, removing snow, and other duties to maintain the campus’ high quality of appearance and safety. The student employee will use golf cart and/or maintenance vehicles on campus.

  Qualifications: Ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have a valid drivers license Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, hand tools, and other landscaping equipment.

  Number of available openings: 2

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Available shifts are between the hours of 7am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Some weekend shifts may be available as needed.

  How to apply: FAQs and application can be found the horticulture employment page. Please email completed application to horticulture@salisbury.edu horticulture employment page

  Contact: Richard Shaw

• ODEL FWS Student
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  Job Description: Answer phones/greet visitors
  Collect/sort mail
  Assist with mass mailings
  File/organize office records
  Copy/scan documents
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  Assist with inventory
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  Help with social media sites
  

  Qualifications: Personable Knowleage of social media Able to complete detailed tasks with multiple steps Either an approved SU motor pool driver or willing to get approved

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  How to apply: Please contact Christina Harper, cbharper@salisbury.edu with your name, email address, best number to reach you, and a brief statement of why you are interested in the position.
  

• Student Health Services Student Worker
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  Job Description: Stock, refill and keep Inventory in Vending Machine
  Answer phones if needed and take a message
  Restock exam rooms and bathrooms
  Assist with counting inventory of supplies and medications
  Call students to remind them of immunization requirements
  Assist with preparing instruments for sterilization
  Wipe down counters and waiting room with disinfecting wipes throughout the day
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  Qualifications: Preference to Nursing, Health Science, or Business Majors, but is not a requirement.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

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• Student Office Assistant Role
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  Job Description: The Career Services team seeks an energetic, highly organized, dependable and professional
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  * Assist with special events and projects including job fairs, networking nights, etc.
  * Greet all visitors to the office in a polite, pleasant, upbeat manner.
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  * Process jobs and internships within this database
  * Demonstrate flexibility by meeting changing needs of office staffing.
  * Assist in collecting data for the office.
  * Ability and preapproval to drive SU vehicles is a plus.

  Qualifications: Requirements: - Eligible for Federal Work Study, as identified on official Salisbury University Financial Aid paperwork - Enrolled as an undergraduate student at Salisbury University - Organized, professional, and eager to learn - Flexible - Keen eye for detail / must be “detail oriented” - Professional dress, appearance, and behavior are required - Interact with faculty, employers, alumni, students and staff in a professional manner

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Looking for a student who has availability between 9 am - 1 pm on Tuesdays, 4:30-6 pm on Wednesdays, and "add on" days for the fall with additional hours, TBD for spring.

  How to apply: Apply on Career Gulls - /career-services/career-gulls.aspx - with your resume
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• Student Worker, National Fellowships
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  Qualifications: Use of Microsoft Office (including word, excel, publisher) Ability to interact with others and engage with prospective SU students and applicants. Ability to write emails and letters Ability to learn information, synthesize it and promote it to others. Ability to work well as part of a team which includes other student workers, admin, and 3 faculty/directors of the office. Interest in learning about study abroad and overseas opportunities, as well as opportunities at SU.

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  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Variable, but 5-10 hours per week

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  Contact: Kristen Walton, kpwalton@salisbury.edu

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