This Federal Work-Study position supports the Spartanburg Academic Movement's Big Mo Initiative, a community-based program designed to expand postsecondary access for high school students in Spartanburg County. The student employee will assist in outreach, program coordination, and resource development that help connect students and families with college access information, financial aid resources, and postsecondary planning support.
This position will be performed primarily at the Spartanburg Academic Movement Office located at 101 N Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. This position may involve a combination of in-person and remote work, depending on organizational needs. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the work location.
Under the supervision of designated staff at Spartanburg Academic Movement and in coordination with Spartanburg Methodist College, the student employee may perform the following duties:
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Assist with planning and preparation for college tours, workshops, and postsecondary access events for local high school students
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Assist with outreach efforts that connect students and families with information about scholarships, FAFSA completion, and college access programs
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Help develop and maintain resource materials related to postsecondary planning and financial aid opportunities
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Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining program participation data in accordance with organizational procedures
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Provide administrative and logistical support for community programming and events
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Perform other related duties that support the mission of the Big Mo Initiative and comply with Federal Work-Study program requirements
Students may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Work schedules will be arranged in coordination with Spartanburg Academic Movement and Spartanburg Methodist College to ensure that employment does not interfere with the student's academic responsibilities.
Employment is contingent upon continued eligibility for the Federal Work-Study and availability of funds.
About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.
SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
