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This position is only open to students currently enrolled in the Honors Program and with Federal Work Study funds.

Job Title - Honors Program Student Assistant (26/27) - FWS

Student Position Type - Federal Work Study

Appointment Type - Part-Time

Work Schedule - This position works approximately 3-10 hours per week, based upon the student's Federal Work Study award.

Hiring Manager - Ryan Lee

Number of Vacancies - 2-4

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Job Description Summary - The Honors student worker is a position that is mainly designed to 1) provide peer-mentoring for honors students and 2) serve in an administrative support capacity for the honors program.

Specific Duties - The student(s) hired for this position will serve as a peer mentor for all incoming and continuing honors students. This requires: Being available for regular office hours; Answering student emails; Meeting with students in person or, when necessary, via Zoom. The student(s) hired will also: Schedule various activities such as meetings and/or lunches with Honors first-year and continuing students prior to registration; Organize other Honors activities throughout the duration of the academic year; Work in and supervise the Honors Center; Maintain basic decorum in the Center; Keep the coffee maker and refrigerator clean; Distribute paper and refill ink for printing; Other small administrative tasks as needed; Lead and support various research projects for the Honors program; Should be able to work well in groups and keep the Director up to date on these projects.

Minimum Qualifications - Must be Current University of La Verne student with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 2026—2027 academic year. Current member of the Honors Program (in good standing). Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), collaborative programs (Dropbox or GoogleDocs), and Zoom and/or WebEx.

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits Summary - Employees are eligible for the following benefits: One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours. University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne. Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location - La Verne Main Campus

Physical Demands Summary - The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? - No

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Hiring Pay Rate

Hourly Rate - $16.90

Posting Number - 2024-251571SE

Open Date - 07/24/2025

Close Date - 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

Quick Link - https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/15585

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Why would you like to join the team of Honors student workers/peer mentors? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts