FEDERAL WORK-STUDY JOB LISTING

RUTGERS-NEWARK

Application and Eligibility Requirements/Placement

Summer Employment

Useful Tips

On-Campus Positions

Community Service Positions

Financial Aid Contact Information

 Federal Work-Study recipients can refer to the job listings below, when searching for part-time employment on campus and in the Newark area.  Many positions are clerical, some involve research for University faculty, and others are community-based.  Before you review the list, please read the information regarding eligibility requirements and placement.

 Application and Eligibility Requirements 

• You must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the school year in which you are seeking employment and receive an FWS offer on your Financial Aid Award Letter. 
• Complete the FWS Job Application online.  Print and sign the form, and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid (Blumenthal Hall, third floor).  We will assign eligible students based on their preferences and space availability in their preferred department(s).
• To qualify for FWS, you must be enrolled in a degree program at Rutgers University during the school year, maintain satisfactory academic progress for Federal student aid, and have financial need (based on the information on your FAFSA).
• Non FWS-eligible students may contact the Career Development Center (Hill Hall, 973-353-5311) for other part-time listings.  International students should consult with an International Student Services Advisor before seeking campus employment.

 Placement 

• Students who are assigned an FWS position will receive an Employment Authorization Form from OFA.
• Contact the supervisor named on the EAF to arrange an interview.
• If you agree to the job duties and work hours, then return the EAF—signed by you and the supervisor—to OFA.
• You must complete the necessary payroll forms (W-4 and I-9) with your department.  Off-campus community service students will complete these forms with OFA.

Summer Employment 

A limited number of FWS positions are available during the Summer preceding the academic year.  Those interested in employment must complete the Summer Job Application.  You do not need to be enrolled in summer courses, but you must be returning to Rutgers for the upcoming Fall semester.

If you are assigned a job, be advised: summer earnings will be subtracted from your academic year FWS award, thus limiting the hours you may work during the Fall and Spring semesters.  Because we may not be able to increase your award (due to cuts in Federal student aid funding), we recommend that you monitor your earnings carefully. 

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Useful Tips 

• Complete the FAFSA early.  Continuing students that file by Rutgers’ priority filing date (March 15^th preceding the academic year) are given first consideration; late filers may appeal for FWS only if funds remain available.
• List three departments on the FWS job application, in case your first choice is not available.
• Print the Job Application onto one sheet of paper.  You computer’s font and/or margin settings may cause part of the text to print onto a second page, so make the necessary adjustments.
• Provide a current telephone number.  Most students will receive their job assignments by U.S. mail, but some may be contacted by phone.
• Bring identification on or before your first day of work.  Your employer must verify your identity (e.g., a photo driver’s license, permanent resident card or passport) and your eligibility to work in the United States (Social Security Card).

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On-Campus Positions 

Rutgers-Newark departments that employ FWS students are listed below, along with available positions, campus location, and minimum skills for the position.  (The supervisor may have additional requirements, which would be addressed at your interview.)  List up to three positions on your FWS Job Application, and then proceed with the application process as described above.

Required Skills Code

1-     Basic/Intermediate Computer Skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data entry)

2-     Advanced Computer Skills (web design, database management)

3-     Science Laboratory Skills

4-     Research Skills

5-     Good Physical Health: Walking and/or moderate lifting may be required

Note: although not listed as a requirement by some departments, basic typing skills are preferred.

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Community Service Positions

Employment opportunities exist in community service environments.  Such paid positions provide an opportunity for students to earn money and do meaningful work that will improve the quality of life for community residents.

Listed below are agencies both on-campus and in the Newark vicinity that employ Rutgers FWS students.  If you are interested and have been awarded FWS, contact the site supervisor for an interview.  If the agency agrees to hire you, contact the Office of Financial Aid (Newark) to finalize your job assignment. (Reminder: off-campus employees must complete their payroll forms in OFA.)

(For the University-wide list of community service agencies, click here.)

America Reads Program

Reading Tutor - Under the direct supervision of the Office of Campus Information and Conference Services, America Reads Tutors are responsible for conducting tutoring activities with elementary school children, from kindergarten to third grade.  This includes one-to-one and group tutoring relative to the curriculum in place, and the objectives of the agency in charge.

Contact – Ivette Ortiz-Beaumont (973) 353-1630   

Art in General,  New York, NY

Gallery/Curatorial Intern – Assist our Programs and Curatorial Department in all aspects if exhibit planning and installation.  Tasks may include research and writing, installation, assisting our artist in residence, updating artist files, etc.  Candidate must have excellent organizational, research, writing and communication skills, ad a willingness to work in all aspects if running a nonprofit space.  Basic computer skills are required and a knowledge of database software a plus.

Contact – Hilary Fry (212) 219-0473

Broadway House, Newark

Student Assistant - Basic computer skills, Word, Excel.  Develop databases to track information.  Typing, filing, mailing, and phones.  Pack items for various off-site events.  Internet research.

Contact - Stacy Norris (973) 268-9797 ext. 1034

Community Agencies Corp. of NJ, Newark 

Youth Counselor - Work with group of children.  Lead and organize recreational, educational and group activities.

Clerical Assistant - General clerical functions.

Contact - Dorothy Knauer (973) 621-2273   

Essex-Newark Legal Services (two positions)

Students will be provided with orientation and training in agency policies and organizational structure.  Student(s) will thereafter be provided with daily ongoing supervision primarily by an attorney.  Duties will include:

Undergraduate - factual investigating through interview of applicants seeking legal assistance; drafting simple correspondence to clients; following up phone calls.

Graduate – screening applicants for Legal Services eligibility; interviewing clients; case management; legal research; factual investigations; legal writing (drafting memoranda, pleadings, interrogatories; briefs); administrative law hearings or simple court matter (third year students only)

Contact – Felipe Chavana, Esq.  (973) 624-0985

Greater Newark Conservancy, Newark

Urban Education Program Intern – Assist with implementation of urban environmental education programs for an environmental/horticultural non-profit organization.  Provide hands-on, science-based learning experiences for urban youth, both in the classroom and at a new outdoor learning facility.  Interest in teaching and basic environmental knowledge preferred.  Interns will be working under the supervision of Greater Newark Conservancy’s environmental education program coordinators.

Contact – Betty Goldfond (973) 642-4646  bgoldfond@citibloom.org

Human Rights Watch, New York, NY

Human Research Assistant – Typing, filing, photocopying, faxing

Contact – Arelis Baird (212) 216-1227

Liberty Science Center, Jersey City (three positions)

1. Interpretation Associate - Implement effective interactions, educational activities and programs.

2. Guest Services Host - Assumes a proactive role for the sales, servicing and ticketing of all programs offered by the Center.  Ensures guests are well informed on all featured  experiences.  Processes all guests' requests in efficient, effective and professional manner.  Responsible for accurately cashing out their box daily.  Follows procedures in accordance to Liberty Science Center policy.  Assists back office functions at any level to support programs when required. 

3. Birthday Party Host - Responsible for a variety of different tasks related to a Liberty Science Center Birthday Party.  Organize party rooms, set-up tables, coordinate decorations.  Pick-up catering or confirm catering delivery.  Greet party groups, assist with ticket pick-up, escort groups to their party room.  Oversee group activities.  Assist in clean-up and departure.  Other duties as assigned.

Contact - Amy Slabinski 201-451-0006

Memorial Day Nursery, Paterson

Teacher's Assistant - Help supervise children by supporting classroom teacher to provide a nurturing environment that promotes the children's social, emotional, physical and educational growth.   

Contact - Georgette Hauser (973) 742-3295 hauser@aol.com

NJ Historical Society, Newark

Collections Assistant – Enter and update field data from the Museum’s inventory worksheets.  Other duties as assigned by the Collections Manager: assist in accessioning of new donations into the museum collections by completing inventory sheets; file inventory sheets; complete condition reports; research, handle and store objects, implement other short-term registrarial duties.

Contact – Timothy L. Decker (973) 596-8500 x230

NJ Institute for Social Justice, Newark

Project Intern - Assist with research for implementation of various ongoing projects.

Special Qualifications - Graduate student needed with concentration in business, public policy or urban planning.

Contact - Ellen Brown, (973) 624-9400

Project GRAD Newark (two positions)

1. Tutors for Reading and Literacy – Work in classes with students in kindergarten through fifth grade.  Tutors will be trained to work with the students on-to-one and in small groups of three to five students.  All tutoring will take place at the school location and under the supervision of the classroom teacher or another staff member assigned to promote literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing) development.  Morning or afternoon sessions available.

2. Tutors for Mathematics - Tutors will be trained to work with the students on-to-one or one-to-three providing practice and reinforcement of mathematics skills and concepts grades 2-5 studying the Everyday Math program, and grades 6-8 studying the Connected Math program.  All tutoring sessions will be conducted at the school locations.  Afternoon sessions available.

Contact – Mary G. Bennett (973) 645-5414 mgb_projectgradnwk@intemail.att.net

Sarah Ward Nursery, Newark 

Family Outreach Worker - Aid Social Worker to help enroll and get families through intake process.

Contact - Gayle Kloepfer or John Rich (973) 482-3593 

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