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Closer inspections of most colleges reveal work study positions do a lot at helping run the school. Here are some examples you might find a work study job. Not all will apply, but some would.
Campus Bookstore clerk, teller, stalker
Campus Cafeteria server, dishwasher, cook, cashier
Campus grounds maintenance, mowing lawns, general gardening
Tutoring any department or specialty office (math, chemistry, language, computer or writing labs,
Campus Library, circulation desk, periodicals, inter library loan, government documents
Departmental Office assistants and clerks (Bursar, Financial aid, Admissions, Liberal Arts, Psychology, English, Physical Education, Sports, Business, Chemistry, Continuing Education, Distance Learning, Media, Counseling and Testing, Student Support Services)
Physical Facilities, general cleaning of offices, public dorm rooms/bathrooms, dorm floor managers, campus police, nurses office
Some schools have some off campus work study jobs as well, usually it's working with local social service organizations or local schools, mainly tutoring and mentoring kids but not always.
Hope it helps.
Work study is any job you can get at your school and the money they pay you (from the government) is part of your financial aid package, usually a little over minimum wage so that you can have some kind of income while you're in school to cover little expenses like when you need to run errands or something. You can spend the money however you like. It's not a lot, but it does remind you that you need to be smart with your money.
The kinds of jobs depend on what your school offers. When I was in college, my work study jobs ranged from working front desks of the library or some student centers, but my most consistent one was working at the registrar's office. You can get jobs that are mostly admin/clerical or really kick back jobs where you can make money and do your homework at the same time! It really depends - at the beginning of the year they should have some kind of job fair for work study students so they know what is available to them.
Ask around and do it ASAP before they fill up. Good luck!
The previous posts give excellent examples of work study positions. None of them are hard labor. If your department has a position open, you can work there. Or maybe in the campus business office. You will make copies, run errands, answer phones, help students, etc.
The jobs are designed to allow you to work during your free time on campus.
For example: Mon 12-2p, Tue 9-10:30, Thur 10-12, Fri 2-5p
You can also find employment off campus for work study. Talk your school and they may have information on companies that participate in the work study program.
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