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Federal Work Study Jobs

The Federal College Work Study Program provides jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study whenever possible.

A number of opportunities are available on all of our campuses. Please review the job positions below. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to the supervisor listed in the job description.

2025-2026 Jobs

Department Office of Public Relations, Marketing, and Admissions
Campus Newtown
Number of Positions 5
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Allison Grzywacz
The Den 117
(859) 246-6252

Brief Job Description

The Campus Navigators are part of the Office of Public Relations, Marketing, and Admissions team, serving as a welcoming and knowledgeable student voice for prospective BCTC students. This student worker position focuses on providing exceptional customer service and on-campus experiences to prospective students, families, school groups, and community partners visiting campus. Campus Navigators assist in the Visitor Center and support a variety of recruitment events throughout the year, primarily with regular campus tours, large-group campus visits, and other on-campus recruitment events, ensuring that all prospective guests feel informed, supported, and excited about what BCTC has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a positive representative of BCTC by sharing personal experiences and insights with prospective students
  • Greet and assist prospective students, families, and school groups as they arrive for campus visits
  • Check-in tour guests and provide pre-tour information and materials
  • Conduct tours with support from an Admissions Counselor
  • Help with setup, check-in, or other roles for on-campus recruitment events (e.g., open houses, preview days)
  • Submit prospective student information collected at recruitment events
  • Provide support to Admissions staff with administrative tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Available to work during some weekday tour times (currently 10:00am and 2:00pm, M-F) and occasional weekends or evenings (with advanced notice) for special events
  • Friendly and customer service-oriented
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Looking to grow in public speaking and professional skills 
Department Danville Campus
Campus Danville
Number of Positions 2
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Ty Howard
Classroom 103
(606) 246-6860

Brief Job Description

The Campus Student Assistant will provide support to the campus in various tasks, including but not limited to, assisting the campus faculty, staff, and students with clerical and classroom support, support for events, visits, and tours, technical support for users of technology, capturing photos and video for the campus, research and data entry, and with recruiting. This position will be located in the faculty office area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current student in good academic standing
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Familiarity with technology platforms used by BCTC
  • Excellent attendance record
Department Financial Aid
Campus Newtown
Number of Positions 3
Academic Semester Fall 2026
Supervisor Jaidyn Swanner
The Den 110
(859) 246-6378

Brief Job Description

This position will assist students with completing the FAFSA, BCTC Scholarship Application and uploading documentation to the KCTCS Student Self-Service and OnBase. Assist other students with using the KCTCS app and other online portals.

Preferred Qualifications

Good oral communication skills, able to navigate the web and various websites. Must be dependable, able to work independently, and have a good work ethic.

Department Danville Campus
Campus Danville
Number of Positions 2
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Ty Howard
Academic 103
(859) 246-6860

Brief Job Description

  • Greet visitors, students, staff, and faculty
  • Answer phones-transfer and take messages as appropriate
  • Assist with collecting mail/disperse
  • Assist with dispersing laptop loans (give students a copy of contract)
  • Assist making advising appointments for students (with notes)
  • Make sure office supply stock is not low
  • Assist with coffee station (refill/ make coffee)
  • Keep office space clean/tidy
  • Assist with posting flyers on campus
  • Help instructors with lamination/projects as needed
  • Assist with campus tours 

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer applications skills, familiar with BCTC internet platforms (Blackboard, Enrollment Application, MyPath, Email), friendly and respectful attitude, good attendance records, maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Department IT Open Lab
Campus Leestown
Number of Positions 5
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Jacob Allen
A-108
jacob.allen@kctcs.edu 

Brief Job Description

Ensuring students check-in on the kiosk when entering the Open Lab. Answering basic computer questions, aiding students in setting up accounts & resetting passwords, counting students in the lab, directing students to specific computer programs, adding paper to printers, minor cleaning & sanitizing, etc. Some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of e-mail, BCTC & KCTCS web sites, basic Internet search and basic familiarity with Microsoft Word. (Greater knowledge of MS Office is a plus but not required).
  • Dependable, courteous.
Department IT Open Lab
Campus Newtown
Number of Positions 3-5
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Gina Perez Arambula
Classroom Building 223
(859) 246-6913

Brief Job Description

  • Student needs to be able to answer basic computer/ smartphone related questions.
  • Student will aid other students with setting up accounts, MFA, and passwords.
  • Student will help with replenishing supplies for the printer (Some training with be provided).
  • Ensuring students check-in on the Kiosk when entering the IT Open Lab. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Student must be honest, dependable, courteous, punctual and respectful.
  • Knowledge of Email, Webmail and Smartphones is required.
  • Elevated knowledge regarding navigating BCTC / KCTCS web sites is required.
  • Basic familiarity with storage devices such as USB or Cloud storage is required. • Basic Internet search and basic familiarity with Microsoft Word (Greater knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus but not required.
Department Community Support & Outreach
Campus Newtown
Number of Positions 2
Academic Semester Fall 2025
Supervisor Peter Mottas Jr.
Classroom Building 103A
(859) 592-8782

Brief Job Description

The students will be responsible to offer support by connecting students to campus resources, work office hours in 103A, also work partial hours at the Reception Desk in CB 103, and any clerical or administrative support to this office. The student will assist once a month when the Fayette County Health Department is on campus for HIV Testing in organizing the student sign up sheet. Assist with any set up for events hosted out of this office such as a conference.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Enjoys engaging with fellow students in a helpful and positive manner.
  • Able to enjoy and function in the hustle and bustle that exists in the area where this office is located.
  • On time for shifts that are scheduled.
  • Organized in order to accomplish any assignments that are given during work hours.
Department Georgetown-Scott County Campus
Campus Georgetown
Number of Positions 1
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Lynn Godsey
Advanced Manufacturing Center 114
(859) 246-6648

Brief Job Description

Are you a friendly, organized student looking for a great on-campus job that builds real-world skills? The Georgetown-Scott County Campus is looking for a motivated Federal Work Study Student Worker to join our team! This position is ideal for students who enjoy helping others, like staying organized, and want to gain experience in a professional office environment. Job Responsibilities: As a student worker, you’ll be an important part of our day-to-day operations. Duties include:

  • Providing front desk coverage — greeting visitors, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting walk-ins
  • Assisting with office tasks such as filing, making copies, creating PowerPoints, and assembling Student IDs
  • Supporting faculty and staff with administrative needs
  • Helping to organize and participate in recruiting events, campus tours, and campus activities
  • Maintaining office supply inventory, copier paper, and mail distribution
  • Supporting the upkeep of the testing room, Learning Resource Lab, and campus bulletin boards
  • Assisting with campus marketing efforts
  • Participating in training sessions and professional development
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

We’re looking for a student who is:

  • Friendly and helpful when engaging with fellow students, staff, and faculty
  • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced office setting
  • Punctual and reliable for scheduled shifts
  • Familiar with Microsoft Word and general office software
  • Organized and able to manage tasks independently
  • A strong communicator, both in person and on the phone
Department Student Accessibility Services
Campus Newtown
Number of Positions 1
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Elijah Tevis
Science Education Center 101M
(859) 246-6994

Brief Job Description

Provide general office support to the Student Accessibility Services department on the BCTC Newtown campus. This role is designed for a motivated and detail-oriented student who is seeking to gain valuable experience in a professional office environment. The student worker will support the administrative staff in office operations, customer service and record maintenance. Duties will include:

  • Customer Service (Answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, directing inquiries)
  • Administrative Support (Filing, printing, copying, and scanning)
  • Maintenance (Organizing and cleaning common spaces in the office)
  • Research (compiling sources, collecting data)
  • Other duties as assigned SAS office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study funding as determined by the Financial Aid Office
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrates dependability, punctuality and attention to detail 
Department TRIO SSS
Campus Newtown
Number of Positions 2
Academic Semester Fall 2025-2026
Supervisor Marissa Smith
Science Education Center (SEC) 101L
(859) 246-6848

Brief Job Description

Student will assist with filing, making copies, creating PowerPoints, creating Student IDs, assisting with other office duties. Student will cover the front desk as needed – answering phones, scheduling appointments and assisting students who come into the office. Student will assist with classroom presentations, recruiting events, and workshops. Student assist students with TRIO SSS applications. Student will research and become knowledgeable about resources and assist in the development of community partnerships. Student will assist staff with new tasks/projects as needed. Possible off campus duties.

Preferred Qualifications

TRIO SSS student or eligible for services