Student Employee- Workforce Ready Kats (Community Work-study) Employee- Spring Semester at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
202500418ST
Title:Student Employee- Workforce Ready Kats (Community Work-study) Employee- Spring Semester
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:Yes
Department:ACE
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:10-19
Hiring Rate:$12.00/hour
Nature & Purpose of Position:The SHSU Workforce Ready Kats (Community Work-study) program is seeking work-study eligible students who want to develop a deeper commitment to and understanding of the local community. Students will learn about the challenges facing our community, develop career-ready skills, and contribute to the public good.
Workforce Ready Kat placements are OFF-CAMPUS, meaning you will work at a partner organization that works to improve the quality of life for community residents. This is not an on-campus job, so you will need a reliable form of transportation.
The SHSU Workforce Ready Kats (Community Work-study) Program has placements with:
- Walker County
- Boys & Girls Club of Walker County
- SAAFE House
- Good Shepherd Mission
- Rise Counseling & Wellness
- Faith Lutheran School
- and more!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the SHSU Community Work-Study Program.Other Requirements for the Position:
The placement requires you to:
- Be a full-time, degree-seeking student and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
- Be willing to work for the partner organization for at least one academic semester.
- Work between 10-19 hours per week.
- Have a reliable form of transportation to your off-campus placement site.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Be reliable, professional, and willing to learn.
Open Date:
11/05/2025
Position Number:9N9363
Contact Name & Title:Josh Strawn
Contact Phone:936-294-4559
Contact Email:Contact Building & Room #:CHSS 262
Contact Instructions Summary:TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Please submit your:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Class Schedule
Please complete the supplemental questions to:
- Confirm you have a reliable form of transportation to your off-campus worksite.
- Identify what your career interests are so that you can be matched with an appropriate WRK (Community Work-study) placement site. We will do our best to ensure your placement at a partner organization aligns with your career interests.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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