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Federal Work Study & University Academic Service Hours

Job Descriptions

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Below is a list of job descriptions for the numerous types of positions available on campus for both Work Study and UAS student workers! Each position listed includes a general summary of the role, qualifications, and Career Ready core competencies students will obtain through their assigned positions.

The listed job descriptions qualify under the TN Tech Admissions Scholarships with a University Academic Service (UAS) requirement, based on University Policy 1204.

For Federal Work Study students, please note that the current rate of pay for available positions is $10.00 per hour. Hours must be completed within the FWS Term Dates listed below. For UAS students, hours must be completed within the UAS Term Dates listed below.

For Tech students looking for additional on-campus jobs or other part-time opportunities outside of the Federal Work Study program or UAS, Handshake is available in Tech Express and lists available campus positions coordinated by the Center for Career Development.

If you have received a University Academic Scholarship, please visit Scholarships' Academic Service Hours page to learn more about the program and requirements.


The Federal Work Study program is a great opportunity for students to earn real experience in a job setting while also providing early networking chances with your peers. I can credit a lot of what I’ve learned to being involved in the program my entire time here at Tennessee Tech.

K. McClain

FWS 2024-2025 Term Dates

  • Fall 2024: August 12, 2024 - December 6, 2024
  • Spring 2024: January 16, 2025 - May 2, 2025

Upcoming FWS 2025-2026 Term Dates

  • Fall 2025: TBD
  • Spring 2026: TBD

UAS 2024-2025 Term Dates

  • Fall 2024: August 12, 2024 - December 13, 2024
  • Spring 2025: January 09, 2025 - May 3, 2025

Upcoming UAS 2025-2026 Term Dates

  • Fall 2025: TBD
  • Spring 2026: TBD


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