FWS: Peace Corps Fellows Program Assistant

Posting Summary:
The Office of Teacher Education is seeking a Peace Corps Fellows Program Assistant who must be eligible for Federal Work Study funding as approved via the Teachers College Office of Financial Aid. The position will provide support on general tasks in support of various programmatic functions and projects and requires a commitment of a minimum of 15 hours/week.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Office of Teacher Education is seeking a Peace Corps Fellows Program Assistant who must be eligible for Federal Work Study funding as approved via the Teachers College Office of Financial Aid. The position will provide support on general tasks in support of various programmatic functions and projects and requires a commitment of a minimum of 15 hours/week.

Responsibilities include:

-Assist with room scheduling and set-up;
-Assist with catering orders;
-Assist with preparing materials for Intensive Summer Institute and Seminars;
-Assist with event preparation and planning;
-Assist with the development of an alumni excel sheet by cohort year;
-Assist with ideas for social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram);
-Assist with website content editing;
-Correspond with Peace Corps Fellows as needed;
-Other duties as needed.

Documents required for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Applications with missing documents will not be considered

Please note:
*Only U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens are eligible for this position
*This position is not eligible for tuition credits.

Scheduling
Student work schedules are based on the needs of the department and the student’s academic schedule. Students should discuss their schedules with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate students’ needs. Please note that this position will require attendance at monthly Peace Corps Seminars that take place on Fridays from 5:15-7:15.

Work Limitations
During the academic year, students may not hold appointments or any combination of appointments totaling more than 27 hours per week (International students may work up to 20 hours).

Student Learning Outcomes
Student employees will have the opportunity to develop and/or build on the following competencies while working in this position:

- Career and Self-Development
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Technology (Software or equipment)

Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have been awarded federal work-study for the term in which a work-study position is being sought
- Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 5 credits during the fall/spring semesters
- Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement, and the Student Privacy Requirements
- A minimum commitment of 1 year, including summer of 2026.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Social Media
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong computer, research, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary Range:

$18-18/hour

Work Modality:

Onsite