Work Study Opportunities
Notice: All Work Study positions are currently on hold. Please check back in February 2025 for available positions.
The following table lists various work-study opportunities available across different campuses. Students must meet Work Study eligibility requirements to be considered for these jobs. These positions offer students the chance to gain valuable work experience while balancing their academic responsibilities. Each role provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in areas such as customer service, technical support, event planning and more.
Eligible students interested in any of these positions who have been offered a work study award can:
- Reach out to the respective contact person listed,
- Introduce themselves,
- Ask for more information about the department and services they provide and
- Express their interest for a possible interview; have a resume ready (optional).
The positions listed are considered security sensitive and subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
Please contact the Student Financial Services Department with any questions at 956-872-8375 or via online chat.
Title | Department | Campus | Contact | Phone | Vacancies | Duties |
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ADN Department Work Study | ADN Department | NAH | Kaili Vazquez or Erika Garcia | 956-872-3070 or 956-872-3010 | 1 | Answering phones, greeting visitors, filing documents, assisting with administration tasks, maintaining office organized, supporting events, copying documents, performing other general duties as assigned. |
Admissions & Records Work Study | Admissions & Records | Pecan | Michelle Limon | 956-872-2002 | 0 | Helping staff with entering of student data, scanning documents and assisting students in the Enrollment Center. |
Admissions & Records Work Study | Admissions & Records | Mid-Valley | Michelle Limon | 956-872-2002 | 0 | Helping staff with entering of student data, scanning documents and assisting students in the Enrollment Center. |
Advising Mentor | Advising | Starr | Dr. Nancy Garcia | 956-872-3498 | 1 | Provides South Texas College and High School Students information on the College selection process, application process and financial aid options. Assists students in finding and utilizing appropriate resources, such as FAFSA4caster. |
Advising Mentor | Advising | Technology | Dr. Nancy Garcia | 956-872-3498 | 1 | Provides South Texas College and High School Students information on the College selection process, application process and financial aid options. Assists students in finding and utilizing appropriate resources, such as FAFSA4caster. |
Advising Mentor | Advising | Mid-Valley | Dr. Nancy Garcia | 956-872-3498 | 1 | Provides South Texas College and High School Students information on the College selection process, application process and financial aid options. Assists students in finding and utilizing appropriate resources, such as FAFSA4caster. |
Advising Work Study | Advising | Pecan | Willie Johnson | 956-872-2650 | 1 | Assists in the day to day operations of the Advising Department. Performs front-desk duties as required including answering phones, data entry, registering members, updating files and other similar duties. Assists with department events and activities. |
Architectural & Engineering Design Technology Work Study | Architectural & Engineering Design Technology | Technology | Johanna Jimenez | 956-872-6118 | 0 | Proficient in Auto CAD. Experience with Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Printing, and laser cutting is a plus. |
Art Work Study | Art | Pecan | Angela Orta | 956-872-6769 | 1 | Running documents to the Dean's Office, mailroom. Assisting in exhibition and vinyl installation, assist during artist talks/receptions, help organize studios. |
Biology Work Study -Laboratory Aide | Biology Department | Pecan | Carlos E. Gonzalez | 956-872-6496 | 0 | Laboratory Setup and maintenance, Equipment and Inventory Management, Administrative Support, Support for Faculty and Lab Specialists, Safety Compliance. |
Biology Work Study -Laboratory Aide | Biology Department | Mid-Valley | Carlos E. Gonzalez | 956-872-6496 | 0 | |
Career & Employer Services Work Study | Career & Employer Services | Pecan | Joanna Montes | 956-872-1992 | 0 | Office clerical duties such as; assist phones, make copies, pick up mail, informational tables, etc. |
Center for Mexican American Studies Work Study | Center for Mexican American Studies | Pecan | Adolfo Salinas | 956-872-6402 | 0 | Picking up mail, filing, answering phones, assisting with costuming and props, and other general office duties as assigned. |
Chemistry Lab Assistant Work Study | Chemistry | Pecan | Dr. Ludivina Avila | 956-875-3511 | 0 | Assist Lab Specialist with set up and tear down of Chemistry Labs, laboratory housekeeping and clerical work. |
Child Development Work Study | Child Development | Mid-Valley | Sylvia Serrano | 956-447-1255 | 0 | Assists in supervising, guiding and interacting with the children at the center. |
College Connections Mentors | College Connections | Starr | Cristobal Benavides | 956-872-2284 | 1 | |
College Connections Work Study | College Connections | NAH | Rosa Zuno | 956-872-3162 | 1 | Conducts and supports campus tours and visits. Provides support to students through the admission and registration process. |
College Connections Work Study | College Connections | Pecan | Brenda Moreno | 956-872-2283 | 1 | Conducts and supports campus tours and visits. Provides support to students through the admission and registration process. |
College Connections Work Study | College Connections | Starr | Vanessa Garcia | 956-716-4705 | 0 | Conducts and supports campus tours and visits. Provides support to students through the admission and registration process. |
College Connections Work Study | College Connections | Technology | Andrea Flores | 956-872-6167 | 0 | Conducts and supports campus tours and visits. Provides support to students through the admission and registration process. |
College Connections Work Study | College Connections | Mid-Valley | Anselmo Reyna | 956-447-1215 | 0 | Conducts and supports campus tours and visits. Provides support to students through the admission and registration process. |
Computer Science Work Study | Computer Science | Pecan | Estela Flores | 956-872-2056 | 0 | Assist with making copies, distribute office supplies to faculty, assist with departmental displays, clean lab room computers. |
Counseling and Student Accessibility Work Study-Note Taker | Counseling & Student Accessibility Services | Pecan | Santa Peña | 956-872-2530 | 0 | Take notes for students, scribe. Clerical: answer phone, greet students, visitors at front desk, and have them sign in. |
Counseling and Student Accessibility Work Study-Note Taker | Counseling & Student Accessibility Services | Starr | Alejandra Lopez | 956-488-5853 | 0 | Take notes for students, scribe. Clerical: answer phone, greet students, visitors at front desk, and have them sign in. |
Counseling and Student Accessibility Work Study-Note Taker | Counseling & Student Accessibility Services | Mid-Valley | Melissa Reyes Martinez | 956-447-1213 | 1 | Take notes for students, scribe. Clerical: answer phone, greet students, visitors at front desk, and have them sign in. |
Digital Learning Work Study | Digital Learning | Pecan | Daniel De Leon | 956-872-2568 | 1 | Assisting students and faculty via phone and email. |
Division of Math, Science, IT & Bachelor Programs Work Study | Division of Math, Science, IT & Bachelor Programs | Pecan | Dalina Medina | 956-872-1622 | 0 | Assist with making copies, distribute office supplies to faculty, assist with departmental displays. |
Dual Credit Scheduling and Enrollment Work Study | Dual Credit Scheduling and Enrollment | Pecan | Ricardo Huerta | 956-872-3568 | 1 | Assist with answering department emails, with on campus events, with student inquiries, with data entry. |
History Work Study | History Department | Pecan | Dolores Villanueva | 956-872-2094 | 1 | Answer phone calls, filing documents, organize supply room, pick up / drop off mail and other duties as assigned. |
Human Resources Work Study | Human Resources | Pecan | Rosalba Ramirez | 956-872-2326 | 1 | Assist with answering and directing calls, scanning and filling paperwork, tasks and projects. |
Information Technology Work Study | Information Technology Program Department | Pecan | Angelita Elizondo Teniente | 956-872-3505 | 0 | Assists IT faculty and staff with miscellaneous items including classroom and office needs. Workroom needs (clean, organize, answer phone, etc.) |
Kinesiology Work Study | Kinesiology Department | Pecan | Erika Garza | 956-872-3707 | 0 | Maintain office space clean and organized, assist faculty with making copies or shredding documents, and assist with other clerical duties as permitted. |
Learning Commons and Open Labs Work Study | Learning Commons and Open Labs | Pecan | Jeanale Ledesma | 956-872-2693 | 0 | Provides and promotes excellent customer service by assisting students in the use of computers and software applications. Conducts routine walkthroughs, maintaining labs clean and safe for use, enforces lab rules and guidelines. Assists with supporting existing and emerging technologies. |
Learning Commons and Open Labs Work Study | Learning Commons and Open Labs | Starr | Jeanale Ledesma | 956-872-2639 | 0 | Provides and promotes excellent customer service by assisting students in the use of computers and software applications. Conducts routine walkthroughs, maintaining labs clean and safe for use, enforces lab rules and guidelines. Assists with supporting existing and emerging technologies. |
Mathematics Work Study | Mathematics Department | Pecan | Celia Sanchez and Lizette Cervantes | 956-872-3436 or 956-872-8327 | 1 | Answers phones, file paperwork, check mail, deliver supplies, assist with inventory. |
Mid Valley Campus Administrator's Office Work Study | Mid Valley Campus Administrator's Office | Mid-Valley | Carolina Rodriguez | 956-447-6635 | 1 | Clerical support, answer phones, assist students |
Music Work Study | Music Department | Pecan | Irene Garza | 956-872-2503 | 0 | Office tasks for department, copying and folding concert programs, assists with stage and rehearsal setup and concert recording, copying and creating promotional materials for department, copying parts for large ensemble rehearsals, etc. |
NAH Division Work Study | NAH Division | NAH | Daniel Salazar | 956-872-3116 | 1 | Assist staff with maintaining files, organizing/tracking inventory, data entry, answering phones, greeting visitors, handling mail, etc. |
Public Relations and Marketing Work Study | Public Relations and Marketing | Pecan | San Juanita Rojas | 956-872-2593 | 1 | Assist in keeping office supplies organized, making copies, filing, and helping with setup and cleaning of marketing events. |
Sociology Work Study | Sociology Department | Mid-Valley | Karina Martinez | 956-872-3452 | 0 | Receiving and placing phone calls; retrieving mail; aiding in the creation of MS Word, Excel or marketing documents; supporting students in conference and student events. |
Sociology Work Study | Sociology Department | Pecan | Karina Martinez | 956-872-3452 | 1 | Receiving and placing phone calls; retrieving mail; aiding in the creation of MS Word, Excel or marketing documents; supporting students in conference and student events. |
Starr County Campus Work Study | Starr County Campus | Starr | Adriana Barrera | 956-488-5880 | 0 | Perform general office duties including, but not limited to, handling telephone calls, filing , and mailing. Support the reception desk and provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assist with special projects as needed. |
Student Activities Work Study | Student Activities & Wellness | NAH | Carolina Miranda | 956-872-3149 | 0 | Promote and recruit for all programming, perform office clerical duties, provide customer service, work together as a team, assist in the planning, implementation and execution of all events and other duties as assigned. |
Student Activities Work Study | Student Activities & Wellness | Pecan | Luis M. Banda | 956-872-3525 | 0 | Promote and recruit for all programming, perform office clerical duties, provide customer service, work together as a team, assist in the planning, implementation and execution of all events and other duties as assigned. |
Student Activities Work Study | Student Activities & Wellness | Starr | Elizabeth Lopez | 956-488-5866 | 1 | Promote and recruit for all programming, perform office clerical duties, provide customer service, work together as a team, assist in the planning, implementation and execution of all events and other duties as assigned. |
Student Activities Work Study | Student Activities & Wellness | Technology | Robert J. Alaniz | 956-872-6192 | 0 | Promote and recruit for all programming, perform office clerical duties, provide customer service, work together as a team, assist in the planning, implementation and execution of all events and other duties as assigned. |
Student Activities Work Study | Student Activities & Wellness | Mid-Valley | Tyrone Marshall | 956-447-6610 | 0 | Promote and recruit for all programming, perform office clerical duties, provide customer service, work together as a team, assist in the planning, implementation and execution of all events and other duties as assigned. |
Student Assessment Work Study | Student Assessment | Pecan | Hector Irlas | 956-872-2217 | 1 | Answer phone, assist incoming students registering for exams, assist Testing staff as needed. |
Student Assessment Work Study | Student Assessment | Pecan | Hector Irlas | 956-872-2217 | 0 | Answer phone, assist incoming students registering for exams, assist Testing staff as needed. |
Student Financial Services Work Study | Student Financial Services | Pecan | Elizabeth Salinas | 956-872-2090 | 0 | Assists with filing, scanning, making copies, printing, provides excellent customer service to students with FAFSA Applications at Financial Aid Lab and at the Financial Aid Call Center, other general tasks errands as assigned. |
Student Financial Services Work Study | Student Financial Services | Starr | Vania Garcia or Elizabeth Salinas | 956-488-5803 or 956-872-2090 | 1 | Assists with filing, scanning, making copies, printing, provides excellent customer service to students with FAFSA Applications at Financial Aid Lab and at the Financial Aid Call Center, other general tasks errands as assigned. |
Student Financial Services Work Study | Student Financial Services | Mid-Valley | Menisa Vega or Elizabeth Salinas | 956-447-6603 or 956-872-2090 | 1 | Assists with filing, scanning, making copies, printing, provides excellent customer service to students with FAFSA Applications at Financial Aid Lab and at the Financial Aid Call Center, other general tasks errands as assigned. |
Student Financial Services Work Study - Off Campus | City of Mercedes Public Library | Off Campus | Tristan Garza | 956-565-2371 | 1 | Student serves as a mentor for purposes such as tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, career counseling, other duties as assigned. |
Student Financial Services Work Study - Off Campus | Vanguard -Rembrandt Elementary school | Off Campus | Libia Quintero | 956-432-8415 | 1 | Student serves as a mentor for purposes such as tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, career counseling. |
Student Financial Services Work Study - Off Campus | City of Weslaco Public Library | Off Campus | Yolanda Alaniz | 956-973-3132 | 1 | Student serves as a mentor for purposes such as tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, career counseling, other duties as assigned. |
Student Financial Services Work Study - Off Campus | Penitas Public Library | Off Campus | Monica Cardenas | 956-999-8311 | 1 | Student serves as a mentor for purposes such as tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, career counseling, other duties as assigned. |
Student Rights & Responsibilities Work Study | Student Rights & Responsibilities Department | Pecan | Claudia Tovar | 956-872-2180 | 1 | Greet students and staff, answer phones, data entry, and general office responsibilities. |
Teaching and Learning Center Work Study | Teaching and Learning Center | Pecan | Isabel Echazaretta | 956-872-7269 | 0 | Clerical Support, Prepare and assist with all TLC workshops and events. |
Theater & Dance Work Study | Theater & Dance | Pecan | Joel Jason Rodriguez | 956-872-2639 | 0 | Apprentices are expected to work in the production workshops, assist in production /Cooper Center events, and assist with other tasks as assigned. |
VP for Academic Affairs Work Study | VP for Academic Affairs Department | Pecan | Shannon Perales | 956-872-1954 | 0 | Clerical support: Files, organizes, prepares presentations, reports, assist with marketing materials. |