Student Employment Work Study

Student Employment & Work Study is available to currently enrolled students at Porterville College. Our purpose is to coordinate the hiring of on-campus job placement and various off-campus placements funded by Porterville College by the Federal Work Study Program, Campus Work Study Program, and CalWORK's Work Study Program.

 

It is our goal to provide students with vital employment experience, supplemental income, and an accommodating schedule while working toward a degree or certificate.

Forms

Note regarding the Direct Deposit and Payroll process: Student payroll is processed on the 1st of every month in the form of a check. To receive Direct Deposit, submit the Direct Deposit form to the Financial Aid Office.

For Work Study Supervisors

To access the Student Worker Request Form and Student Worker Evaluation Form, please go to the Porterville College Portal. 

Job Openings

Campus Safety 

Job Description:

Providing campus safety information: Student workers will be tasked with communicating up-to-date information related to campus safety. This includes guiding peers on emergency procedures, location sof safety resources, and promoting awareness of safety campaigns and initiatives.

Offering parking-related guidance: Student workers will assist fellow students with parking-related matters and information. This involves providing guidance on parking regulations, available parking options, and escort services. They will also communicate information on parking permits and ensure students are aware of any changes or updates to parking policies.

Preferred Skills:

Interest in Law Enforcement, Public Safety, or Administration of Justice. Skills in public contact and speaking.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in at least 6 units at Porterville College
  • Completion of the FAFSA
  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
  • Have a valid Social Security Number
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
  • Eligibility determined by Financial Aid Technician

  1. Application for Student Employment
  2. I-9 Form for applicants with a Social Security Number, I-9 Form for no SSN, W-4 Form
  3. EDD

  4. Completion of the WTE Training and Student Orientation

  5. KCCD Background Check Process

Maintenance and Operations Grounds

Job Description:

Working in outdoor settings, raking leaves, trimming bushes, and dispose of trash/waste.

Preferred Skills:

Time management, basic yard work skills, adaptability, and physical ability.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in at least 6 units at Porterville College
  • Completion of the FAFSA
  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
  • Have a valid Social Security Number
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
  • Eligibility determined by Financial Aid Technician

  1. Application for Student Employment
  2. I-9 Form for applicants with a Social Security Number, I-9 Form for no SSN, W-4 Form
  3. EDD

  4. Completion of the WTE Training and Student Orientation

  5. KCCD Background Check Process

Counseling Department Assistant

Job Description:

Ability to provide office support, daily cleaning and sanitation of workspace, excellent customer service skills, schedule appointment, assisting at the counter, filing, organizing, answering, and making phone calls. Students will learn clerical experience, customer service skills, policies and procedures related to higher education.

Preferred Skills:

Bi-lingual

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in at least 6 units at Porterville College
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress

  1. Application for Student Employment
  2. I-9 Form for applicants with a Social Security Number, I-9 Form for no SSN, W-4 Form
  3. EDD

  4. Completion of the WTE Training and Student Orientation

  5. KCCD Background Check Process

GEAR UP Program

Job Description:

Tutor/Mentors will tutor students in math, reading, and writing at local high schools. They will conduct academic mentoring meetings. Assignments will be approximately 8-10 hours per week, workdays will be in alignment with local school district calendars, work hours will be between the hours of 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Paid training will be provided. Apply through the PC website, specifically list GEAR UP as desired position.

Preferred Skills: 

  • Good attention to detail, high degree level of organization and time management.
  • Academic excellence in Math, Writing, and Reading.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to collect and/or convey information to persons of various educational and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Kowledge of PC’s, windows, operation system, and related word processing and spreadsheet software (such as Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately understand instructions and to carry out assigned tasks.
  • Registered in 6 or more units for the Fall 2024 term at Porterville College.
  • Be in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.

Cashier - Swap Meet Foundation Office

Job Description

  • Knowledge of cash handling
  • Collect entry and vendor fees
  • Make and provide receipts
  • Track customer entry and counts
  • Ability to multi-task and cross train as needed
  • Customer service oriented
  • Serve as ambassador to customers as needed
  • Cash reconciliation
  • Clean and maintain workstation & break areas
  • Support event safety and rules
  • Maintain event grounds
 

  1. Application for Student Employment
  2. I-9 Form for applicants with a Social Security Number, I-9 Form for no SSN, W-4 Form
  3. EDD

  4. Completion of the WTE Training and Student Orientation

  5. KCCD Background Check Process

Custodial - Swap Meet Foundation Office

Job Description

  • Support event setup
  • Customer service oriented
  • Serve as ambassador to customers as needed
  • Support event safety and rules
  • Ability to multi-task and cross train as needed
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance
    • Hourly bathroom checks and restocking
    • Hourly bathroom sanitation
    • Trash removal
    • Maintain event grounds
    • Clean and maintain workstation & break areas