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HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAMDEN, CT 06517 Job Title: Transition Support Reports To: Coordinator of Secondary Special Education Position Summary The Transition Support staff member works collaboratively

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Position Type: Special Education Department/Transition Support Date Posted: 8/19/2026 Location: Hamden High School Date Available: 08/31/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAMDEN,

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The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University. This position requires approval from financial aid for Federal Work Study. Location:

Job Description The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University. This position requires approval from financial aid for Federal Work

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What is the difference between Federal Work Study Program vs Campus Student Worker?

AspectFederal Work Study ProgramCampus Student Worker
CredentialsNone specific; eligibility based on financial needNone; typically requires student status
Work EnvironmentOn-campus jobs, often in administrative or service rolesOn-campus positions across various departments
Employer & IndustryFederal and educational institutionsUniversity or college departments
PurposeProvides financial aid through work opportunitiesSupports student employment and experience

The Federal Work Study Program offers federally funded jobs for students based on financial need, often in various campus roles. Campus Student Workers are generally employed directly by the college or university for similar on-campus tasks. While both provide work opportunities for students, the Federal Work Study Program is specifically tied to financial aid eligibility and federal funding, whereas Campus Student Worker positions are typically institution-funded roles.

How to find a federal work study program job?

To find a Federal Work-Study Program job, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate interest in work-study. Once approved, they can search for available positions through their college's financial aid office or job portal, which often lists on-campus or approved off-campus opportunities that comply with program guidelines.

What are popular job titles related to Federal Work Study Program jobs in Connecticut?

For Federal Work Study Program jobs in Connecticut, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Federal Work Study Program jobs in Connecticut look for?

The top searched job categories for Federal Work Study Program jobs in Connecticut are:

Infographic showing various Federal Work Study Program job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 31% Full Time, and 69% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

FWS - Athletics Academic Coordinator - Event Staff

Post University

Waterbury, CT • On-site

$16.94/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


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Job description

Job Description

The Athletics FWS Academic Coordinator - Event Staff position assists the staff with all athletic events that occur within the Drubner Center Athletics Department. This position requires approximately 20 hours per week as well as approval from financial aid for Federal Work Study.

This is a year-round opportunity with an anticipated start date of September 1st, 2026.

Location: On-Campus

Pay Rate: $16.94 per hour

Job Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Athletic Academic Coordinator - Event Staff is to assist with daily game and practice operations which include, but are not limited to:

- Moving athletic game-day items and audio/video equipment.

- Assist with filming and operating sports information equipment.

Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes

- Must be a student at Post University.

- Organization skills

- Brings positive energy & motivation to the department

- Customer service and communication skills

- Strong time management skills

- Approved for FWS (Federal Work Study)

How This Position Will Benefit You as a Student

Students will acquire organizational and supervisory skills while learning time and energy management along with the application and understanding of anatomy.

This opportunity is open to Post University students only.

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