Work Study
Work study offers on and off-campus part-time employment opportunities to current Shoreline students that are on financial aid and have received work study allocation as part of their financial aid package. Students work and earn money to help pay for the cost of going to college such as tuition, fees, books, transportation, and other expenses.
In addition to helping you pay for your education, the work study program helps you gain work experience, develop your skills, and build a possible pathway to future employment opportunities.
Work study is a need-based program and your eligibility is determined based on your current financial aid application through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the WASFA (Washington State Financial Aid Application). You can check the Financial Aid section in your ctcLink account to see if you have been offered work study as part of your financial aid package.
You must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each quarter and must meet Shoreline’s Satisfactory Academic Policy standards to remain eligible. If your enrollment level falls below 6 credits or if you are put on financial aid cancellation due to our Satisfactory Academic Progress policy, then your work study is cancelled as well.
As a work study, you may work up to 19 hours a week while classes are in session. During quarter breaks, you may work up to 40 hours a week if you have enough unearned funds remaining and you are planning to take classes the next quarter.
The Financial Aid section in your ctcLink account lists your quarterly work-study allocation. Your work hours depend on your quarterly allocation, hourly wage rate, and your work schedule based on the department’s need. In general, you can use the formula below to figure out what your work schedule could look like:
Work study allocation ÷ weeks in a quarter (usually 11 weeks) = weekly earnings
Weekly earnings ÷ hourly rate = number of hours per week you can work
Work study students:
- Must get paid for all the hours they work.
- Cannot volunteer at the same place they work.
- Get paid twice a month on the 10th and 25th of each month, if they work on campus.
- Must get paid at least once a month, if work off-campus.
Work studies are responsible for keeping track of their hours worked and to make sure they are not over-earning their quarterly work study allocation. All work studies must stop working by June 15th of each academic year.
How to Apply
Awarded work study? Find a position you are interested in, then follow these steps to help you get started!
Once you have found a work study position you would like to apply for:
- Pick up a work study hiring packet and a job referral form from the Financial Aid Office.
- If you have worked for the college in the past 18 months, you only need to request a work study referral form and an hourly employment form.
- Set up an interview with an employer. Fill out the student portion of the Job Referral Form and the Employment Form for Hourly/Student Employees and bring it to your interview. The job referral form lists your quarterly work study allocation for the academic year.
- The employer determines if you meet the specific qualifications for the job and could offer you a position. Work study placement is not guaranteed.
- Once offered a job, you and your employer fill out all forms that were included in your hiring packet. You must sign some of your paperwork in the presence of your employer. Please refer to the hiring guide included in your packet.
- Please submit all forms to your supervisor. Your supervisor verifies forms are completed and sends them to the Human Resources Office.
- Create your employee payroll account online at www.shoreline.edu/hr. See instructions below on how to create your account.
How to create your employee account online
- Go to www.shoreline.edu/hr and scroll down to view job postings
- Click on the first hyperlink — *Internal ONLY Application*
- Click on the Apply button at the bottom
- Create an account, fill out the application, answer all questions, and attach any required materials
- Review for accuracy and submit. If your online submission has been successful, you receive an email confirmation.
If you need assistance, please look at the “Frequently Asked Questions” and “How to Apply Online Step-by-Step” located on the left of the Human Resources page.
If you have questions or would like confirmation, please contact the Human Resources office by calling (206) 546-5880.
All off-campus work study employers need to have an approved contract with the State of Washington Work Study Program. Contract information is available online through the Washington Student Achievement Council. Employers who would like to hire work study students can contact the Financial Aid Office for information.
Once you have found a position you would like to apply for:
- Contact the off-campus employer to set up an interview.
- Pick up a work study hiring packet and a job referral form from the Financial Aid Office.
- Once hired, have the employer sign and date the work study job referral form and return it to the Financial Aid Office.
Available Work-Study Positions
Department: Parent Child Center
Job Title: Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 (Classroom Aide)
Location: PCC (1900) Building
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.87
Number of Positions: 2
Job Classification Code: 02256A
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 16 hours/ week, PCC service hours are from 7:30AM-5:15PM
Job Description:
- Prepares materials and equipment under the direction of a lead teacher or other staff; stores and maintains educational equipment and materials.
- Assists with preparation, presentation, and clean-up of projects and activities such as art, stories, songs, outdoor play, and bulletin boards; provides activity options to children.
- Assists in serving and cleaning up after snacks and meals; assists in child guidance; monitors nap times, free time, and transition between activities.
- Assists with the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment.
- Ability to sit on the floor or small chairs and move quickly around the classroom.
- Performs other work as required.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Students will gain a rewarding and enriching experience by assisting classroom teachers in meeting the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of young children.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Early Child Care Experience (Infants – 5 years old)
- Best practices in age-appropriate activities and discipline for early childhood age groups
- Public health sanitation standards related to diapering, napping, and feeding activities
- Effective communication with a culturally diverse audience
- Maintain confidentiality and professional/ethical boundaries with families and staff members
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student pre-enrolled in 6 or more credits Fall quarter 2024
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Junaid Haq
- Email: jhaq@shoreline.edu
- Phone: (206) 546-4690
Department: Technology Support Services
Job Title: IT Support Technician 1
Location: Library (4000) Building, Room 4122
Hourly Pay Rate: $21.35
Number of Positions: 2
Job Classification Code: 02481C
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 8:00AM-12:00PM or 12:00PM-5:00PM
Job Description:
- Provide “Walk-In” support for faculty, staff, and students who come to the TSS office or computer lab for assistance.
- Assist with the distribution, collection, and tracking of Shoreline devices.
- Assist with the configuration, setup, and maintenance of lab machines.
- Review and respond to assigned helpdesk tickets.
- Assist students, staff, and faculty with basic level technical issues including wireless connectivity, login/account issues, and standard troubleshooting.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Provide an excellent introduction to the real-world workforce
- Offer valuable experience that will benefit their future careers
- Gain practical knowledge in technology
- Receive technical training, engage in hands-on learning, and benefit from structured supervision.
- Acquire skills such as industry best practices, efficient IT processes, troubleshooting techniques, and customer service
Skills and Knowledge:
- Fostering a climate of multicultural understanding
- Possess a desire for continuous learning
- Providing strong customer service through effective oral and written communication
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Working efficiently both independently or as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Jason Brandon
- Email: jbrandon@shoreline.edu
- Phone: 206-546-4792
Department: Science, Biotechnology, and Biomanufacturing
Job Title: Lab Assistant 1
Location: Building 2900, Room 2930 and Cedar Building, Rooms 6119,6117, and 6115
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.01
Number of Positions: 3
Job Classification Code: 02510E
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: Mon-Fri; exact hours depending on availability, ideally ~10-15 hrs/week.
Job Description:
- Assist the Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing Lab Tech as directed and work under their supervision.
- Assist in organizing and setup of lab equipment.
- Assist with Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheets.
- Clean lab glassware and help organize stockroom and lab supplies, including assisting in unpacking and setting up of labs in CEDAR building.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Gain familiarity with lab equipment and techniques used in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
- Practical laboratory skills that will be beneficial across all disciplines of biotechnology.
- Experience and skills valuable to a resume in the sciences.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Diana Ensenat
- Email: densenat@shoreline.edu
- Phone: 206-546-4724
*Please do not drop by, as this can disrupt work and lead to workplace hazards.
Department: Music Department
Job Title: Lab Assistant 1
Location: 800 Building, Room 807
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.01
Number of Positions: 2
Job Classification Code: 02510E
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 8-10 hours/ week
Job Description:
- Assist with solution and reagent preparation for classes and lab in the department.
- Create posters for bulletin board, SNS post, and Video resource.
- Recital support. (Recording and editing)
- Organize sheet music.
- Organize and clean rooms (chairs, tables, cables, and computers, etc) for upcoming classes.
- Organize inventory for equipment and computer.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- The student will gain proficiency in basic work ethics and marketing skills.
- The student will gain proficiency in managing musical assets such as instruments, microphone, musical software and sheet music.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Having taken music or music tech class over two quarters continuously.
- Strong passion to contribute to music building management and students’ success.
- Ability to work in an open office setting with frequent in-person interaction.
- Ability to work consistently based on the weekly schedule.
- Video editing skill preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Jisa Kang
- Email: jkang@shoreline.edu
- Phone: 206-546-4607
Department: Visual Arts - Ceramics
Job Title: Lab Assistant 1
Location: 2000 Building, Room 2057
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.01
Number of Positions: 3
Job Classification Code: 02510E
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 16 hours/ week
Job Description:
Student will assist faculty and staff with:
- Inventory of classroom supplies
- Inventory of shelves and equipment
- Identifying and organization of room and materials for faculty and student use
- Following written and verbal instructions
- Clean-up of studio-wiping tables, towels, sinks
- Recycling, storing and disposal of supplies in classroom & lab
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Student will be assisting in the daily operation and improvement of the Ceramics Studio.
- Student will have the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of the Arts.
- Student will have the opportunity to acquire independent work habits.
- Students recognize good environmental lab practices, proper care of materials and equipment, learning cordial and effective interaction with others in a work shared environment.
Skills and Knowledge:
- These responsibilities of the studio assistant require organizational and time management skills; follow written and verbal directions, technical understanding, and problem-solving skills, understanding of safety issues, time management skills, and personal skills in dealing with students.
- Two years of full-time clerical experience or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Mary Bonar
- Email: mbonar@shoreline.edu
Department: Visual Arts - Sculpture
Job Title: Lab Assistant 1
Location: 2000 Building, Room 2057
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.01
Number of Positions: 2
Job Classification Code: 02510E
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 16 hours/ week
Job Description:
Student will assist faculty and staff with:
- Inventory of classroom supplies
- Inventory of shelves and equipment
- Identifying organization of room and materials for faculty and student use
- Following written and verbal instructions
- Clean-up of studio-wiping tables, towels, sinks
- Recycling, storage, and disposal in classroom/lab
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Student will be assisting in the daily operation and improvement of the Sculpture Studio.
- Student will have the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of the Arts.
- Student will have the opportunity to acquire independent work habits.
- Students recognize good environmental lab practices, proper care of materials and equipment, learning cordial and effective interaction with others in a work shared environment.
Skills and Knowledge:
- The responsibilities of the studio assistant require organizational and time management skills; ability to follow written and verbal directions, technical understanding, and problem-solving skills, understanding of safety issues, and personal skills in dealing with students.
- Experience and comfort around hand and power tools.
- Two years of full-time clerical experience or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Mary Bonar
- Email: mbonar@shoreline.edu
Department: Financial Services
Job Title: Office Assistant 1
Location: Administration Building 1200, Front Entrance Foyer
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.87
Number of Positions: 1
Job Classification Code: 02100H
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 15 hours/ week, 11:00AM-1:00PM Monday-Friday
Job Description:
- Greet visitors to Business & Administrative Services Bldg. 1200. Answer general questions about financial services (AP/AR), budget staff, and direct students and staff to campus locations.
- Receive, sort, date stamp, and distribute incoming mail.
- Assist with spreadsheet data entry and maintenance using Excel.
- Document scanning and file maintenance.
- Other office projects as assigned.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Gain hands on experience using modern office practices, methods, and procedures including clerical and reception functions.
- Gain a basic understanding of business office functions including administration, accounting, purchasing, and budgeting.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate reliability, and desire to learn new skills.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Must be organized, detail oriented and flexible.
- Must maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six (6) months of clerical work experience OR equivalent education/experience
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student pre-enrolled in 6 or more credits Fall quarter 2024.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Gayla Hocker
- Email: ghocker@shoreline.edu
- Phone: 206-546-7859
Department: Office of Instruction
Job Title: Office Assistant 1
Location: Admin (1000) Building, Room 1003
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.87
Number of Positions: 1
Job Classification Code: 02100H
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 4-8 hours/ week
Job Description:
- Assist spreadsheet data entry and maintenance using Excel.
- Send reminder/follow-up emails to faculty/staff/administrators.
- Document scanning and file maintenance.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Email etiquette, procedures, and communication skills practice.
- Develop Microsoft Office 365 and other software skills.
- Gain insight into curriculum development process.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of MS Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email.
- Flexible and a desire to learn new skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Six (6) months of clerical work experience OR equivalent education/experience
Department Contact:
- Name: Jenifer Aydelotte
- Email: jaydelotte@shoreline.edu
- Phone: 206-546-4719
Department: Student Accessibility Services
Job Title: Office Assistant 3
Location: FOSS (5000) Building, Room 5226
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.27
Number of Positions: 3
Job Classification Code: 02100J
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM, Fall-Spring Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM and Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Job Description:
Students working in Student Accessibility Services (SAS) will have the opportunity to work in an exciting, interesting, engaging atmosphere where every day is different. Our philosophy is that each staff member is cross-trained, so our student workers learn to do nearly all tasks and are well paid for doing so.
- Respond to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) emails and voicemails in a timely manner.
- Assist new students, parents, etc. through the application process.
- Proctor accommodated exams.
- Assist in maintenance of SAS’s AIM (Accessible Information Management) site.
- Maintenance of department spreadsheets and database, perform complex word-processing tasks; assist in preparing, formatting, and maintaining multiple confidential records including online student files, forms, and communication records.
- General office tasks such as printing, prepping for exams, maintaining an organized office.
- Other tasks or duties as assigned by the Access Specialist on campus and the Supervising Access Specialist.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Email etiquette, procedures, and communication skills practice.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), general work, and data entry.
- Handling confidential information in a higher educational environment.
- Opportunity to learn about accessibility tools and interacting with individuals with disabilities.
- Access to multiple trainings related to customer service work, accessibility, working with students, and higher ed, including required FERPA and Title IX training.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to communicate responsibly and efficiently via email, Microsoft Teams, text, and phone.
- Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Be able to speak and write effectively in English.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and proactively; responsibly arrive for scheduled shifts.
- Show sensitivity toward the SAS population, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, parents and other family members, Faculty, and others.
- Have a clear interest and passion for working with people with disabilities.
- Concurrent or successful completion of ENG & 101 and MATH 099, or equivalent, is recommended.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student pre-enrolled in 6 or more credits Fall quarter 2024
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Clarke Hanson
- Email: chanson@shoreline.edu
- Phone: (206) 533-6749
*Please email a resume and cover letter of interest with a request for an interview.
Department: Human Resources
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: Administration (1000) Building, Room 1013
Hourly Pay Rate: $19.54
Number of Positions: 1
Job Classification Code: 02107M
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: Flexible, up to 19 hours per week
Job Description:
- Assist in spreadsheet data entry and maintenance using Excel
- Send HR specific reminder/follow-up emails to faculty/staff/administrators
- Provide front line customer service regarding HR procedures and processes.
- Document scanning and personnel file maintenance
- Assist in the process of archiving personnel records
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Demonstrate professional communication skills via email etiquette, collaborating with co-workers, and greeting walk-in customers
- Develop Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Gain general computer skills, including but not limited to data entry
Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be organized and detail oriented
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of full-time clerical experience OR Equivalent Education and Experience
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student and enrolled in 6 or more credits
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Ashley Mayes
- Email: amayes@shoreline.edu
- Phone: (206) 546 -4796
Department: Career Center
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Location: PUB (9000) Building, Room 9203
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.98
Number of Positions: 2-3
Job Classification Code: 02107N
Start Date: 09/01/2024
End Date: 06/15/2025
Work Hours: 16 hours/ week
Job Description:
The Career Center, located in PUB 9203, is growing to meet the needs of Shoreline Community College and the surrounding community. The Program Coordinator position will be the first point of contact for in-person visitors and plays a vital role in creating a welcoming environment. The most important characteristics of someone who will be successful in this role are a willingness to learn, a welcoming demeanor and ability to build rapport with a diverse set of visitors. Specific tasks include:
- Greeting and welcoming students and community members and identifying their needs.
- Connecting a wide variety of visitors to career related resources. Helping with account creation and basic trouble shooting.
- Answering the most commonly asked questions, including job search and resume support.
- Proactively reaching out to incoming students who had indicated they could use help with job search, identifying their needs, next steps, and tracking student progress on tasks.
- Helping increase awareness of the Career Center through in person and digital outreach.
Educational Benefit for Students in this Job:
- Gain hands-on work experience, in a professional and supportive work environment.
- Experience in creating and maintaining a welcoming environment for visitors, including being the first point of contact for greeting a wide variety of students and community members coming into the Career Center.
- Practice professional interpersonal communication and exercise independent judgement by answering questions, connecting visitors to physical and online career related resources, and referring to staff member(s) when appropriate.
- Exercise independent critical thinking skills through approving external job postings and events, and directly communicating opportunities to relevant students.
- Further develop skills with Office and other platforms to support tracking the use of Career Center, such as assisting in spreadsheet maintenance and data entry using Excel and compiling monthly reports.
- Develop and demonstrate community outreach skills, including use of social media, marketing materials design, editing, tabling and other tasks as assigned.
- Enhance time management, problem solving, and teamwork skills through routine and event-based activities.
- Demonstrate professional communications skills through writing, editing and in person student support.
- Develop an understanding of professional cultures and expectations.
- Will receive mentorship through weekly check-ins, at a minimum.
- Will receive training in all aspects of the position.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Awareness of basic career planning steps including resume building and job search tools, or a willingness to learn.
- Strong ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Planner and SharePoint.
- Excellent with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Linktree) and ability to generate compelling graphics using online platforms and tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Must be organized, dependable, and flexible.
- Must have a positive attitude.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of administrative experience OR equivalent education / experience
- Must be a current Shoreline Community College Student enrolled in 6 or more credits.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Department Contact:
- Name: Megan Tucker
- Email: mtucker@shoreline.edu