2026 -2027 Federal Work Study Jobs - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Federal Work Study Program is designed to provide financial aid resources through part-time employment for students having documented financial need for assistance in meeting their educational expenses. The program must be a supplement to existing aid for students, thereby increasing part-time job opportunities throughout the campus.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University is a vibrant collection of academic units, relevant to the twenty-first century and dedicated to empowering you through education to achievement of lifelong success.

We provide high-quality undergraduate academic programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well, as graduate programs in the social sciences, which are both attractive and accessible to a diverse student body. We prepare you for the challenges of the twenty-first century with competencies in critical thinking, communication, and global awareness.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Contact: Leta Brown, lbrowndieujuste@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-2127

Job Description: The Dean's Office of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHSS) is looking for creative, motivated, and involved Fayetteville State University students to become CHSS Student Ambassadors. These ambassadors will represent the College and assist with marketing, communication, outreach, and student engagement efforts. They will gain professional skills by sharing the CHSS story, promoting programs and events, and fostering stronger ties among students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, and the wider community.

Job requirements: Need to be familiar with social media

Relevant Majors: N/A
Number of positions: 4
Position type: In-Person

CHSS Deans Office
Contact: Leta Brown, lbrowndieujuste@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-2127

Job Description: The Work-Study Student provides administrative and general office support to the Dean's Office. The student will assist with day-to-day office operations, communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and support special projects and activities coordinated by the Dean's Office. This position provides an opportunity to develop professional, organizational, communication, and administrative skills in a higher education setting.

Job requirements: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of individuals. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and online systems. Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently. Willingness to learn college procedures and office systems.

Relevant Majors: N/A
Number of positions: 2
Position type: In-Person

Communication, Languages and Cultures
Contact: Mr. Sean Sweeny, ssweeny@uncfsu.edu, 910.672.2013

Job Description: The eSports Lab Assistant supports daily lab operations by providing customer service, monitoring activities, assisting users, and maintaining gaming equipment and workstations. Responsibilities include basic technical troubleshooting, equipment setup and shutdown, enforcing lab policies, maintaining cleanliness and organization, supporting practices and tournaments, and reporting technical or safety concerns. The position develops valuable experience in customer service, technology support, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, event support, and professional workplace practices.

Job requirements: Applicants should be dependable, professional, enrolled students with basic computer skills and an interest in gaming or technology.

Relevant Majors: Not Applicable

Number of positions: 4

Position type: In-Person

Performing Fine Arts

Contact: Jeremy Fiebig, jfiebig@uncfsu.edu, 9106722574

Job Description: he Theatre Operations & Communications Specialist supports Theatre faculty and daily program operations across production, facilities, media, and communications. Responsibilities include assisting with box office operations; maintaining organized and publicly presentable spaces; coordinating space use; scheduling, operating, and training users in the podcast/film studio; developing and managing social media and email communications; supporting events and productions; and completing other duties as assigned.

Job requirements: Technical knowledge of studio equipment or ability to teach oneself with guidance; social media expertise; attention to detail; strong written communication; professional presentation.

Relevant Majors: Theatre, Communications, Business

Number of positions: 1

Position type: Hybrid (both in-person and remote)

Contact: Sondra Martin, smartin@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-1057

Job Description: Student(s) will be working directly with Professor Martin and learn public art project career skills and techniques. The position includes working on a public art project in Rosenthal Building for Cape Fear Valley hospital. The project involves working with hand tools, spray painting and working with materials.

Job requirements: Visual Art major, working with tools and real materials.

Relevant Majors: Visual art major

Number of positions: 2

Position type: In-Person

Contact: David Griffie, dgriffie@uncfsu.edu

Job Description: This position would serve as technical theatre technician for program productions and offerings.

Job requirements: Ability to use power tools, work at heights above 10' in a secured lift.

Relevant Majors: Theatre, Communication

Number of positions: 2

Position type: In-Person

Psychology

Contact: Tracey Purcell, tpurcell2@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-1413

Job Description: General administrative office duties, assistance with creating and maintaining departmental newsletter, assistance with activities sponsored or supported by the department's clubs and organizations.

Relevant Majors: NA

Number of positions: 1

Position type: In-Person

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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