Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study Program at Salisbury University

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) increases students' opportunities to earn money by working part-time during the school year (5-10 hours per week).

FWS program allows eligible students to earn paychecks to help support their educational expenses by getting part-time jobs with Salisbury University departments. This program helps create additional job opportunities for FWS students by providing federal funding that is used to pay their wages.

FWS funds are limited and require financial need from FAFSA to establish eligibility to participate in the program. If your financial aid award notification includes a FWS award, then you are eligible to pursue FWS jobs. Your total earnings cannot exceed your FWS award amount, and your actual earnings will depend on your hours worked and your hourly wage.

The hourly rate for on-campus employment will be at least the current Maryland minimum wage ($15.00). Students are paid a bi-weekly paycheck for hours worked.

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Work-Study

The university receives an annual budget of FWS funds from the federal government and offers the available funds to students who demonstrate higher levels of financial need. Students without FWS awards may still pursue many other part-time job opportunities both on and off-campus.

• You must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at studentaid.gov.
• You must meet general eligibility requirements which include: Official FAFSA for current aid year (verification must be completed if required)
• You must have financial need from FAFSA
• You must enroll at least half-time (six credits or more) for each semester
• You must accept your federal work study if you wish to pursue a position
• You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and be a degree-seeking undergraduate student
• After accepting your FWS offer, scroll down to the Federal Work-Study Jobs dropdown to see current openings.

Why choose Federal Work–Study?

There are many benefits:

• Income: Extra money for things you want and need.
• Opportunity: Although you are not guaranteed a job if you are awarded Work–Study, you are much more likely to be hired if you have Work–Study eligibility. In addition, your job will be close to where you study.
• Student–Friendly Schedule: Your employer knows your first priority is as a college student. Employers try to be as flexible as possible in scheduling work hours around your class schedule.
• Future Financial Aid Eligibility: As a financial aid need-based program, Work–Study income (although taxable) does not affect your future financial aid eligibility in the next tax year.
• Work Experience: Students who have job experience and who have worked while attending school are more attractive to future employers. Your supervisor may become an excellent reference.
• Academic Success: Campus research has shown that Work–Study students connect with the campus community, learn about resources available to students, and establish stronger relationships with faculty and staff. This correlates with the fact that students with Work–Study jobs are more likely to stay in school, perform better academically, and graduate.

If you decide not to use your Work–Study award, there is no effect on your grant aid. If you have not been awarded your maximum loan amount, you could qualify for more loan money. If you wish to cancel your Work-Study award and request remaining loan eligibility please contact the Office of Financial &amp Scholarships.

To review FWS frequently asked questions FWS FAQ's

Federal Work-Study Jobs

You must have a Federal Work-Study offer to apply for the jobs listed on this page. Students must accept their FWS offer online through GullNet. Please review the FWS Student Handbook for more information.

Employers interested in having their jobs listed or updated on this page must contact the Financial Aid Office directly.

Last Updated: 1/20/2026

• America Reads Elementary School Tutor
  America Reads

  Job Description: America Reads is a federally funded Federal Work-Study (FWS) program that places university students in local elementary schools to support literacy development through one-on-one tutoring.
  
  Students participating in the program will be assigned to Prince Street Elementary School or Pinehurst Elementary School, where they will work directly with elementary-aged children. Upon arrival, each tutor is paired with a classroom teacher who will assign students for individualized reading and literacy support.
  
  Participants are expected to work 6–8 hours per week, assisting students with reading comprehension and literacy skills, as well as providing general classroom support as directed by the teacher.

  Qualifications: Education majors preferred but not required, Pass a Criminal Background Check (paid for by the university), Commitment to work for one academic school year (August-May)

  Additional Comments: Students placed at Prince Street Elementary will need transportation, while Pinehurst Elementary is about a 10 minute walk from Holloway Hall. At this time, we are seeking to hire 4 Prince Street and 5 Pinehurst tutors. Students may need to abide by Wicomico County Board of Ed Dress Code policies. Just a reminder for Education majors — while America Reads is a great hands-on experience, it does not fulfill internship hour requirements.

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Up to 8 hours a week, during school hours: 8:00am-3:30pm; exact times and dates of the week will be determined by classroom site teacher/supervisor

  How to apply: Send an email with a copy of your resume and cover letter to jjremo@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Jeremiah "JJ" Remo, jjremo@salisbury.edu

• Inventory Clerk
  Administration & Finance/Financial Services

  Job Description: Duties include tagging equipment with SU property labels, reviewing departmental equipment listings, updating computer records and files, filing, assisting with departmental audits (equipment and non-equipment), and other duties in support of the department.

  Qualifications: Must possess basic PC skills (i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel). Familiarity with office equipment is preferred (ex: copier, fax machine, 10 key calculator).

  Additional Comments: Looking for energetic, motivated person(s) who enjoy being out of the office and working with diverse groups of people. Ideal candidate(s) will possess strong work ethic, be reliable and detail oriented, and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills. Business major(s) not required, self-starters preferred.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15

  Work Schedule: M-F, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

  How to apply: Please email Heather Saxmann at hlsaxmann@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Heather Saxmann, hlsaxmann@salisbury.edu

• ODEL FWS Student
  Education Leadership

  Job Description: Answer phones/greet visitors
  Collect/sort mail
  Assist with mass mailings
  File/organize office records
  Copy/scan documents
  Database entry
  Create bulletin boards/promotional fliers with guidance
  Assist with inventory
  Distribute promotional literature to are parks and other locations
  Help with social media sites
  

  Qualifications: Personable Knowleage of social media Able to complete detailed tasks with multiple steps Either an approved SU motor pool driver or willing to get approved

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  How to apply: Please contact Christina Harper, cbharper@salisbury.edu with your name, email address, best number to reach you, and a brief statement of why you are interested in the position.
  

• Office Assistant
  Copy Center

  Job Description: Help Copy Center and IDP staff with a variety of task that would include.
  
  On campus delivery of completed print jobs
  Loading paper in printers
  Stocking supplies on shelves
  Comb binding and shrink wrapping of lab manuals
  Setting up SU branded backdrops
  Folding, punching and stuffing printed pieces
  Running misc errands on campus

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  How to apply: Contact Jamie Redditt with interest.
  410-543-6180
  jsredditt@salisbury.edu

• Stock clerk
  SU Bookstore

  Job Description: The SU Bookstore is currently accepting applications for the position of Student Stock Clerk in our shipping and receiving department. Duties include but are not limited to:  hauling freight (lifting and carrying up to 60 lb boxes), checking in product, preparing product for the sales floor, shelving product on sales floor, stocking, boxing product for returns and assisting customers. 

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15

  Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, occasional weekend hours

  How to apply: Contact Dwayne Peek
  Please include cover letter and class schedule. Email depeek@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Dwayne Peek, depeek@salisbury.edu

• Student Journalist / Production Assistant
  Delmarva Public Media

  Job Description: Delmarva Public Media is made up of three public radio stations that operates via a collaboration by Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
  
  We are searching for individuals to help us create our student produced weekly newscast "The Five Minute Fly-By" and help with other aspects of production and promotion of the stations, both on-air and online.
  
  If you have an interest in media, music, podcasting, content creation, and/or online social media marketing, come join our team and get real world and professional experience while you are still in college.
  
  It's fast paced, fun, and you will learn a lot about yourself, your community and the media industry.

  Qualifications: 1. Broadcast writing skills and any production experience a huge plus! 2. Media/Journalism students highly encouraged to apply. 3. Adobe Creative Suites (Adobe Audition) or similar DAW experience preferred but not required. 4. This is a fast paced and deadline driven industry, so applicants must be: Easy to work with, Always on time, and always willing to try and do better than you did yesterday.

  Additional Comments: If you are interested in learning how to make media of all kinds or just want to do a fun gig for the semester, seize this opportunity.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: Flexible based on student's class schedule.

  How to apply: Email Bryan Russo at bdrusso@salisbury.edu
  Please include:
  1. Your resume
  2. A short cover letter about why you are interested in the position (and why you should get it).
  3. Available dates and times to meet via Zoom or in person for next steps.

• SU Annual Giving Assistant
  Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

  Job Description: Assist the department of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving with fundraising campaigns, in-person and virtual events, social media accounts, and soliciting and stewarding Salisbury University donors including alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and friends.
  
  Tasks will change daily but may include organizing letters or benefit items for fundraising campaigns, helping greet donors and alumni at receptions, and assisting with SU's Giving Day by posting flyers, helping update giving pages, and writing thank you cards.

  Qualifications: Interest in growing the culture philanthropy on SU's campus and helping share stories of impact.

  Additional Comments: If hired, work will begin with the spring 2026 semester.

  Number of available openings: 1

  Pay Rate: $15/hr

  Work Schedule: You may set your own schedule at the beginning of the semester. Hours should be when the Alumni House is open: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  How to apply: Please submit resume and availability to Michelle Pryor to be considered: mrpryor@salisbury.edu

  Contact: Michelle Pryor, mrpryor@salisbury.edu

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