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The Federal Work Study Program is a federally funded financial aid program available to US citizens and permanent residents. The goal of the program is to assist students with the cost of their college education by providing a subsidy to employers for part-time student employment. The program is dependent on the student applying for financial aid through the FAFSA and qualifying based on their financial need. FWS comes with rules and regulations for student and employer eligibility. To comply with the law, New England Law | Boston has established guidelines and processes that must be followed by both students and employers.

Many students are confused by the term ‘work-study’ and think that they are eligible for this benefit simply based on the grounds that they are working while studying at college. Federal work-study’ refers specifically to the federally funded financial aid program designed to help students meet their educational costs via subsidized hourly work.

How do students apply for FWS, get hired, and get paid?

1. Students interested in FWS must complete a FAFSA and complete the FWS application form to be considered for a FWS award. The FWS application can be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid (finaid@nesl.edu)

Students should be aware that FWS awards can replace an equivalent amount of federal student loan eligibility depending on Cost Of Attendance in the student's financial aid package. Participating in the FWS program allows students to earn money to help pay their education expenses, so it can be an effective way to minimize law school loan debt.

2. Students who have been determined eligible for Federal Work Study and have been awarded FWS in their financial aid package may set up a job with one of the hiring departments.

Students may not begin working before receiving a financial aid offer that includes FWS, or before completing the federally required I-9 authorization process.

3. Hiring requests are confirmed by email. Students must complete online employment forms in Workday (W-4, direct deposit, etc.) and visit payroll with their I-9 identification document(s).

4. After this entire process is complete, the student may then begin working and receiving regular work-study pay up to their work-study award maximum.

Available Federal Work Study Positions

Research Assistant - 1 Available position, up to 10 hrs. per week

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Eliot Tracz

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: etracz@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting the professor in research for a casebook.

Social Media Ambassador - 2 available positions, up to 10 hrs. per week

Department: Marketing

Work Study Supervisor: Alex Rosenbluth

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: arosenbluth@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: New England Law is seeking a dynamic and creative student to work as a social media ambassador and assist our marketing team. You will work directly with the Digital Marketing Manager. The social media ambassador will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and engagement of New England Law across various social media platforms. This position offers an exciting opportunity for students passionate about New England Law to make a meaningful impact on marketing initiatives.

Content Creation: Develop engaging and relevant content for New England Law's social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Tik-Tok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.
Social Media Campaigns: Assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of social media campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness, student recruitment, and alumni engagement.
Live Coverage: Provide live coverage of events, lectures, and other activities happening on campus or virtually, through various social media channels.
Monitor Trends: Stay up-to-date with social media trends, tools, and best practices, and propose innovative strategies to maximize New England Law's social media presence.
Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments within the institution, including admissions, alumni relations, marketing, and student affairs, to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across platforms.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and creativity. Strong understanding of social media analytics and the ability to interpret data to drive strategy and decision-making. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Circulation Desk Assistant - 15 Available positions, up to 15 hrs. per week

Department: Law Library

Work Study Supervisor: Brittany Strojny, Law Library

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: bstrojny@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Circulation Desk Assistant responsibilities are as follows:

Provide excellent customer service to NELB students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Massachusetts legal community
Use the library system to check in and check out materials, including reserve items and laptops
Look up materials in the library system
Assist patrons with locating materials in the online library system and within the library
Reshelve all reserve and Academic Excellence materials, as well as other materials as needed, keeping the Circulation Desk clear
Perform opening and closing tasks such as accounting for laptops, checking in newspapers, and plugging in laptops for weekly updates
Maintain knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures
Enforce library policies (such as no talking on cell phones), including conducting silence rounds during the reading and exam period
Communicate with reference and other library staff regarding patron questions, schedule issues, and any other problems encountered
Refer research questions to reference staff
On some evening and weekend shifts, act as the sole library staff
Other projects as assigned by reference and other library staff

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Reliability, promptness, strong communication skills, and excellent customer service skills. There is no need for prior library training, as we offer paid training on our own systems and policies prior to Circulation Desk Assistants' first shift.

Administrative Assistant - Position Filled

Department: Career Services

Work Study Supervisor: April Giancola, Career Services Office

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: agiancola@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Research and coordination of a bi-weekly jobs listserv, gathering information for the weekly FYI from the CSO newsletter, and, when needed, assisting with CSO program planning, updating career related resources for students and alumni, and inputting jobs in the CSO Career Advising Network (CAN). The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, demonstrate attention to detail, be federal work-study eligible.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Microsoft Word, Excel, 12twenty (if possible).

Technology Support - 2 Available positions, up to 17.5 hrs. per week

Department: Information Technology

Work Study Supervisor: Korina Figueroa

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: kfigueroa@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Technology Support Assistants are responsible for assisting other students with technology and IT systems in use on campus. Examples of duties include:

· Providing guidance on the use of campus printers, wi-fi, and IT applications.

· Troubleshooting issues that arise while using campus printers or connecting to wi-fi.

· Answering access related questions, such as how to access and log into web applications such as the Intranet and Canvas.

· Providing existing documentation on campus IT systems.

· Helping to submit IT tickets for questions or issues that need escalation to IT staff.

· Assisting with testing updates to some IT systems.

· Other project tasks as assigned by IT staff.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Strong communication skills, willingness to help others, and an interest in problem solving.

Student Manager for CLSR projects – POSITIONS FILLED

Department: Law (Faculty) (Center for Law & Social Responsibility)

Work Study Supervisor: David Siegel

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: dsiegel@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: The CORI Initiative Student Co-Managers are collaboratively responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pro bono service project, including its day-to-day operations and long-range developmental goals. Co-Managers delegate and supervise student volunteers’ work with clients, develop and maintain the project’s relationships with both internal and external partners, and oversee all administrative aspects of the program. Specifically, these include:

· Oversee general operations of the CORI Initiative;

· Ensure all legal work is reviewed by the Faculty Supervisor before distribution;

· Work with the faculty advisor and outside organizations to coordinate client intakes;

· Manage the OneDrive account and Canvas page;

· Recruit new volunteers;

· Develop organizational materials;

· Assist with bi-annual student trainings and orientations;

· Supervise weekly CORI office hours;

· Ensure student volunteer hours are accurately maintained;

· Manage the CORI email account;

· Maintain timely and continuous client communications;

· Maintain appropriate project-wide communications with student volunteers.

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: The CORI Initiative Training & Legal Resource Coordinator and Deputy Training & Legal Resource Coordinator are collaboratively responsible for delivery of all training for student volunteers and outside third party collaborators, ensuring the quality of all legal resources, and overseeing all policy work of the project. Specifically, these include:

· Plan, develop, and provide orientations and training for new and returning CORI initiative volunteers;

· Update and ensure all references, legal resources, and legal templates or materials are current and accurate;

· Lead and conduct policy team meetings;

· Collaborate with other organizations to offer training and assistance with CORI sealing and expungement;

· Maintain current knowledge of potential changes to DCJIS regulations;

· Participate in advocacy for CORI and expungement legislation in Massachusetts;

· Research relevant CORI and expungement issues; and

· Assist volunteers in the sealing process.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Law student - All positions require the ability to operate with minimal supervision and the judgment to seek

guidance when appropriate, to collaborate effectively with all project participants, including clients, student volunteers, outside lawyers, and third-party partners, as well as sufficient time and dedication to the program.

Research Assistant - Position Filled

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Lynn Muster

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: lmuster@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting the professor in research for a coursebook.

The successful candidate may be asked to assist with proof-reading, editing, and cite checking works in progress. Weekly check-ins will be required to discuss how assignments and the overall project are progressing.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Research skills, Bluebook proficiency.