Non Work-Study Positions
There are other jobs on campus that are not work-study positions. Those positions are not advertised here. Please contact the offices that manages those positions, or Human Resources to apply for those jobs.
Open Positions
Students must be awarded Federal Work-Study on Self Service Carolina. Awarded students will receive a notification packet by email with instructions on how to accept the offer and apply for jobs. Awardees can use the list below to contact supervisors and apply for these positions. The positions will be updated weekly.
Questions
For questions about work-study you contact the Financial Aid Office: 803-313-7068, usclfa@email.sc.edu , Live Chat.
The following are Community Service positions and their pay starts at $12/hour
Pay Rate: $12.00
Hours/Week: 20
Department: Lancaster Christian Services
Supervisor: Ashley Addison
Phone: 803-320-0268
E-mail: christianservices.lancaster@gmail.com
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: 1352 Reece Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720
Office Hours: 1:00 - 5:00, M-F
Description: Employee will be responsible for entering client attendance
Special Requirements: Organized, courteous, dependable, able to lift up to lift up to 80 lbs.
Preferred Intended Major: Any
Pay Rate: $12.00
Hours/Week: 20
Department: United Way of Lancaster
Supervisor: Holly Furr
Phone: 803-283-8923
E-mail: exec.director@uwaylcsc.org
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: United Way of Lancaster, 109 S. Wylie Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Description: Employee will assist agency with implementation of various programs and initiatives within United Way. Will assist with social media, data entry, and other communications as needed. Employee completes other tasks as assigned.
Special Requirements: Must understand social media platforms and must be responsible with social media, access to United Way Social Media accounts will be provided. Employee needs to be organized, courteous, dependable; should be able to work periods between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM with some nights and weekends.
Preferred Major: Communications, Business, Social Sciences
Pay Rate: $12.00
Hours/Week: 20
Department: Lancaster County Council on Aging
Supervisor: Kyle Craig
Phone: 803-285-6956, Ext 3
E-mail: kcraig@lancastercoa.org
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Senior Center, 309 S. Plantation Rd. Lancaster, SC 29720
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Description: Employee will assist the staff with meal packaging, meal serving and senior center activities. This will include light office duties and assisting with the facilitation of senior center activities.
Special Requirements: Organized, courteous, dependable; Must enjoy helping others; able to work between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM; Light lifting (up to 15 lbs), some walking, sitting and crouching are required though reasonable accommodations can be made if necessary.
Preferred Major: Any
The following are on-campus positions and their pay starts at $10/hour
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Enrollment Affairs
Supervisor: Justin Pearson
Phone: 803-313-7073
E-mail: uscladms@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Starr Hall 123
Office Hours: M-R 8:30 am - 7:30 pm; F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends)
Description: Admissions Office Student Assistants will make calls to prospective students, applicants, and admits and will inform them of missing information, answer questions and assist with the application process. They will conduct campus tours and assist in setting up for admissions events. They will assist in receptionist duties, file, scan, make copies, mail out letters and perform other general office duties. Hours will be between 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM, Monday through Fridays, depending on availability between the student’s classes and the needs of the office. Tele-counseling specifically will require evening hours from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Mondays - Thursdays. Students may rarely be asked to work occasional Saturday events.
Special Requirements: Applicants must have strong communication and listening skills, be dependable, energetic, and outgoing, and the ability to utilize office machines and technology. Confidentiality is required in this position. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Any
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Humanities
Supervisor: Brittany Taylor-Driggers
Phone: 803-313-7036
E-mail: taylorbd@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Founders Hall 006
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The Arts Department Office Assistant will assist in filing, writing letters, processing spreadsheets, making copies, coordinating mail outs, and other general office duties.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing
skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills.
Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May-July,
if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Art
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 15
Department: BBCE
Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Criswell
Phone: 803-287-7106
E-mail: criswese@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: Yes
Work Location: Native American Studies Center, 119 South Main Street, Lancaster
Office Hours: T, W, F 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thursday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends)
Description: The Assistant to the Director/Special Projects Coordinator will serve as an office assistance, handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports, researching, setting up for meetings or events, and data entry.
Special Requirements: Applicants must have attention to detail, basic knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. They must desire to be proactive and create a positive environment for others. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Art/History/Archeology/Anthropology
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 10
Department: Campus Security
Supervisor: Dr. John Rutledge
Phone: 803-313-7084
E-mail: rutledj@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Campus Security and Facilities Building
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The Campus Security Office Assistant assists with registering vehicles for campus parking, and other administrative tasks including answering telephones, taking messages, making appointments, and running on campus errands.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills. Confidentiality is required in this position. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Criminal Justice
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: BBCE
Supervisor: Brittany Taylor-Driggers
Phone: 803-313-7036
E-mail: taylorbd@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: Yes
Work Location: Native American Studies Center, 119 South Main Street, Lancaster
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The collections and gallery assistant require working with USC Lancaster’s Art Collection and Special Collection while also assisting with gallery events and exhibits. This position will provide a unique opportunity to work with the only Native American Studies program currently available in South Carolina and hands on experience with the largest collection of Catawba Pottery.
Special Requirements: The duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following: checking Collection inventory; cataloging documents for new items; updating collection records, as needed; assisting with exhibit openings and art sales; assisting with exhibit installation and production; label creation; event planning; contacting vendors; printing and filing reports; The ideal applicant will be able to use standard Microsoft programs-- Word, PowerPoint, etc.. --and be willing to learn museum software. Experience with Photoshop and other Adobe programs is a plus.
Preferred Intended Majors: Art/History/Archeology/Anthropology
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Continuing Education Employer Relations
Supervisor: Albert Blackmon
Phone: 803-313-7179
E-mail: BLACKMOJ@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Bradley Building 128
Office Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends)
Description: Contact employers in a friendly, warm, professional and courteous manner.
Provide a 5-star first impression in every employer interaction and phone conversation.
Keep detailed and organized notes from employer contacts.
Follow proper procedures to hang and maintain posters in all buildings.
Issue Career Fair badges as requested.
Welcome on-site employer visitors and issue the appropriate Visitor Badge as requested.
Determine the nature of an employer visit and announce them to the appropriate person.
Answer incoming telephone calls, determine caller’s need and transfer to appropriate
person or department.
Keep your workroom and desk clean and organized.
Outbound and follow up calls to local business
Setting appointments and calendar management
Gaining and recording feedback from surveys
Other duties as assigned by Internship Coordinator and Director of Continuing Education
Special Requirements:
Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to quickly and successfully prioritize tasks.
• Conducts self in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively deescalate situations with dissatisfied customers.
• Strong conflict resolution, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Intended Majors:
Business/Accounting/Economics
Not required
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Humanities - English Department
Supervisor: Christopher Bundrick, Dr. Dana Lawrence
Phone: 803-313-7043, 803-313-7023
E-mail: bundrick@sc.edu, lawrende@email.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Founders Hall
Office Hours: M-TH 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (may vary)
Description: The assistant would help digitize, organize, and back up documents including teaching material, essays, notes, and administrative records as well as assist in filing, making copies, distributing flyers, and other general office duties. This position will also include assisting with meeting and event preparations for the Faculty Organization.
Special Requirements:
Applicants should feel comfortable working with limited supervision and be prepared to learn how to use office-style copy machine/scanners as well as software suits including Acrobat and Word. Applicants should have prior office experience, be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, have basic computer skills, and be dependable. Familiarity with Canva a plus!
Preferred Intended Majors:
Humanities/Liberal Studies
Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May-July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 10
Department: USCL Food Pantry
Supervisor: Susan Cruise
Phone: 803-313-7074
E-mail: scruise@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Founders Hall
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The Food Pantry Assistant monitors the food pantry student traffic, ensuring students sign in by writing their name and what they are taking.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, courteous, and dependable. Confidentiality is required in this position. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Any
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs
Supervisor: Kenneth Cole
Phone: 803-313-7068
E-mail: usclfa@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Starr Hall 127
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The Financial Aid Office Assistant will serve as a receptionist, greeting visitors and answering phones, and will assist in filing, writing letters, processing spreadsheets, making copies, coordinating mail outs, and other general office duties.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills. Confidentiality is required in this position. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Business/Accounting/Finance/Public Administration/Organizational Leadership
Pay Rate: $10.50
Hours/week: 15
Department: Business Office
Supervisor: Buddy Faile
Phone: 803-313-7003
E-mail: buddyf@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: USC Lancaster Soccer Field, Baseball Field (Doomsday corner), and YMCA; Reporting to Business Office in Starr Hall.
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: Employee will be responsible for selling tickets and issuing change at sporting events.
Special Requirements: : Student must be able to count money and issue correct change. Student should be personable and able to greet attendants entering events. Requires sitting or standing for long periods of time. Hours and days vary by game schedules, and student employee needs to be capable of attending most events without it interfering with their class schedule. Click for calendar of sporting activities.
Preferred Intended Majors: Any
Pay Rate: $11.00
Hours/Week: 20
Department: Humanities
Supervisor: Sahar Aghasafari Ph.D.
Phone: 803-313-7045
Email: s.aghasafari@sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Lancaster County Courthouse, USCL Arts Department
Office Hours: TBD
Description: Student works with the professor of Art and Graphic Design on the Lancaster Courthouse Exhibition. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with museum staff to develop and execute design concepts;
- Assist in creating a mock-up brochure for the upcoming exhibit;
- Perform research and clerical duties related to the project;
- Help assemble the final presentation materials for printing.
Special Requirements: The student must have transportation to and from the Lancaster Court House. Requires the student to have basic knowledge of graphic design principles, and the ability to work with both print and digital materials.
Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May-July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Art, Graphic Design, Media
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Humanities
Supervisor: Dr. Garane Garane
Phone: 803-313-7059
E-mail: garaneg@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: Yes
Work Location: Founders Hall 118
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The Humanities Office Assistant will assist in filing, writing letters, processing spreadsheets, making copies, coordinating mail outs, and other general office duties.
Special Requirements: Applicants should have prior office experience, be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills. Confidentiality is required in this position.
Preferred Intended Majors: Humanities/Liberal Studies
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Library
Supervisor: Rebecca Freeman
Phone: 803-313-7062
E-mail: rfreeman@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Medford Library
Office Hours: M-R 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; F 8:00 am - Noon
Description: The Library Student Assistant will assist with checking shelves for correct order of books, missing books, books in need of repair/binding, items without barcodes; physical processing of new books and withdrawn books; preparing books for the bindery; pulling books from the shelves for various purposes; data entry, word processing, use of library computer systems; circulating to other parts of campus to retrieve or deliver items or post promotional information; other library related tasks as assigned and supervised by librarians.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be able to walk freely, reach low or high to bookshelves, lift up to 25 pounds; Use Microsoft Office software; Be trustworthy, responsible and dependable; Ability to work with students and employees in a positive manner; To demonstrate positive role modeling by maintaining and promoting a studious, orderly, professional library environment (including no unauthorized guests while working).
Applicants must complete this application
Preferred Intended Majors: English/History/Criminal Justice/BLS
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Mathematics
Supervisor: Dr. Dwayne Brown
Phone: 803- 313-7037
E-mail: dwayneb@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: Yes
Work Location: Hubbard Hall 124A
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The Mathematics Office Assistant will assist in filing, writing letters, processing spreadsheets, making copies, coordinating mail outs, and other general office duties.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills. Confidentiality is required in this position.
Preferred Intended Majors: Math or Science based majors
Pay Rate: 10.00
Hours/Week: 20
Department: Palmetto College
Supervisor: Kimberly Nates
Phone: 803-777-9446
E-mail: ferrellk@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Palmetto College Offices; Byrnes Building, 3rd Floor; Columbia, SC
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Description: Light Office Work (filing, phones, mail, copying, meet and greet students, faculty and staff). Employee may assist with special events, run errands on campus and prepare mail informational packets. Other duties as assigned.
Special Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled in the Palmetto Pathway program. Applicants must be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills. Confidentiality is required in this position. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May-July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Major: Any
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: BBCE
Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Criswell
Phone: 803-287-7106
E-mail: criswese@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Native American Studies Center, 119 South Main Street, Lancaster
Office Hours: T, W, F 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thursday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends)
Description: The Receptionist for the Native American Studies Center will assist the Building Director as receptionist, greeting visitors and answering phones. A small amount of clerical work will be required, such as copying, faxing, and taking messages.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, have courteous manners, have keyboarding/processing skills, be dependable, and have good phone skills. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: History/Archeology/Anthropology
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Student Affairs
Supervisor: Dr. Todd Lekan
Phone: 803-313-7009
E-mail: tlekan@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Starr Hall, Student Life
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends)
Description: The Student Life Assistant will assist with orientation preparation, handle orientation mail outs, answer/respond to phone calls and voicemails, assist with student event preparation, inventory supplies, create/update spreadsheets, organize and file paperwork. Communicates reminders to PALs and updates campus flyers weekly. Conduct campus tours and participate in events if needed. Other administrative duties or special projects as assigned.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be able to handle Light lifting, some walking, and use of computer technology. Preference will be given to participant in the Peer Advisor Program. Confidentiality is required in this position. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Any
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Humanities - Theatre
Supervisor: MaryBeth Berry
Phone: 803- 313-7017
E-mail: berrymbl@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Hubbard Hall 117
Office Hours: Varies
Description: The Theatre Assistant works within the theatre department and in all areas of a theatre production to include but not limited to, communicating with other students, representing the department at meetings, completing administrative duties, contacting theatre personnel, using safe rigging light practices, set creation and working closely with faculty/staff to ensure USC Lancaster Players create successful productions.
Special Requirements: This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, personable candidate who loves working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be extremely organized and eager to learn on the job, and possess the discretion and flexibility to thrive in a busy theatre environment.
Preferred Intended Majors: No major required, but a strong interest in Theatre or Communications will be considered first.
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: Humanities - Theatre
Supervisor: MaryBeth Berry
Phone: 803- 313-7017
E-mail: berrymbl@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Hubbard Hall 117
Office Hours: Varies
Description: The Technical Assistant supports various productions through collaboration with staff and students to construct, assemble, paint, and rig scenery as well as participate actively in all technical projects assigned to the scene shop. The Technical Assistant should understand and identify possible areas of improvement in safety procedures and protocols within the theaters. The TA also contributes to the overall success of the Theatre Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Special Requirements: This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, personable candidate who loves working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be extremely organized and eager to learn on the job, and possess the discretion and flexibility to thrive in a busy theatre environment.
Preferred/Intended Majors: No major required, but a strong interest in Theatre or Engineering will be considered first.
Pay Rate: $10.00
Hours/week: 20
Department: TRiO
Supervisor: Matt Williamson
Phone: 803-313-7125
E-mail: mwilliam@mailbox.sc.edu
Can work remotely: No
Work Location: Medford Library, TRiO Offices
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The TRiO Assistant, assists staff with organizing, setting up and breaking down events. Responsible for keeping facilities clean and organized. Involves moving tables, chairs, dividers, computers, coolers, and other heavy furniture. Hours are during office times Monday - Fridays with some evening and weekend work. Also provides assistance as needed in other areas, such as receptionist, computer lab monitor, etc...
Special Requirements: Applicants must be organized, courteous, dependable, and able to lift up to 80 lbs. Preference will be given to students who are receiving TRiO Program services. Note: Students enrolled in 6 hours for Summer may be able to continue employment May - July, if funding is available (determined at the end of April).
Preferred Intended Majors: Any