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Work-Study

Work-Study Process:

  • TRINIDAD CAMPUS:
    Student views and selects the work study position/s on the TSC website (see below) or on the bulletin board (1st Floor Berg) by the mailroom to find position/s they are interested  in applying for.
  • VALLEY CAMPUS:
    Student views and selects the work study position/s on the TSC website (see below) or visit the Welcome Center (Main 104) to find position/s they are interested  in applying for.
  • Student checks with the Financial Aid Department to determine if they are eligible for work study.
  • Financial Aid Office will notify the Human Resource Department that the student is approved for work where HR will start the work study processing (student will be contacted via email to compete background check information and then remaining employee paperwork). Once these steps are completed the student and department manager will be informed, and the student will be able to start working  in their position.

If a student is interested in assisting in a specific area that does not have a current
job posting, they are encouraged to check with faculty / staff regarding possible job opportunities.

Work-Study Guidelines:

Student interested in a work study position:
Student must be approved for work-study by the Financial Aid Department.
HR Department will contact student to complete employment paperwork and enter student into employment system. All work-study students must complete entire process before beginning work and will not receive a paycheck until all necessary paperwork has been submitted to the Payroll Department.

Students attending classes may work a maximum of 20 hours in a calendar week up
to the total awarded amount documented in the final copy of their work-study card.
For purposes of the work-study program, Sunday is the first day of the week.

Supervisors/students are responsible for making sure a student does not exceed
their work study hours.

Students MUST be attending classes full time to maintain the work-study qualification, or their employment will be terminated immediately!
WORK-STUDY HOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED OUTSIDE OF CLASS HOURS.
A WORK-STUDY CANNOT WORK HOURS DURING THEIR SCHEDULED CLASS TIMES!

Current Work-Study Job List
( Trinidad Campus )

  • Astronomy Assistant  (1 position open)
    Student will assist in the Physics/Math/Astronomy Department. Duties include: maintaining and organizing astronomy lab and classroom equipment, creating a comprehensive inventory of astronomy resources, telescope operation during astronomy star parties (evening hours) and other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Steffanie Peterson  steffanie.peterson@trinidadstate.edu 
  • Athletic Trainer Assistant  (4 positions open)
    Student will assist the Athletic Trainer in game day set up and tear down. Assist with keeping the athletic training room clean and organized and assist with other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Jose Mariscal  jose.mariscal@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5613
  • Baseball Assistant  (5 positions open)
    Student will assist with the baseball program. Student will assist with baseball field maintenance, help with team laundry, help with setting up video equipment. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Jason Veyna  jason.veyna@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5598
  • Basketball Assistant  (3 positions open)
    Student will assist with the men’s basketball program. Student will assist with game set-up, game coverage, practice preparation, and team laundry. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Mike Folda  mike.folda@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5548
  • Business Office/Mailroom Assistant  (1 positions open)
    Student will assist with in both the business office and mailroom. Duties include: filing, reviewing documents, document preparation, light spreadsheet projects, assisting the business office with other office duties, processing incoming and outgoing mail and tracking package pickups in a logbook. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Daniel Laubscher  daniel.laubshcer@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5033
  • CIS / Cybersecurity Assistant (3 positions open)
    Student will assist with a range of strategic departmental initiatives. Responsibilities associated with the position include but are not limited to: performing system & processes; maintaining & optimizing network infrastructure; providing tutoring support; overseeing instructional space logistics; collaborating with the Information Technology Department to gain practical experience through cross-functional projects. Webex setup and scheduling; other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Bobby Williams  bobby.williams@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-846-5438
  • Library Assistant  (3-4 positions open)
    Student will assist with library operations. Duties include assisting with a range of duties in the library. Checking out materials, shelving books, processing new materials, helping with inventory, answering questions, and other duties as assigned. Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00pm Monday – Friday / 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturdays.(Summer M-F 8:00 am-5:00pm)
    Supervisor: Rae Schneider  rae.schneider@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5593
  • MakerSpace Assistant  (3-4 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Makerspace. Duties include monitoring users of the MakerSpace to be sure they don’t abuse or steal equipment. Equipment knowledge is preferred but not required. Light cleaning duties. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Donna Haddow  donna.haddow@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5724
  • Massari Theatre Assistant  (2 positions open)
    Student will in the Arts & Humanities department. Duties include helping the Massari Theatre Manager organize and clean storage rooms, as well as packing, moving, and unpacking materials to appropriate rooms and spaces in the Massari Theater. Applicants will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move through narrow, winding stairwells.
    Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Desi Maxwell  desi.maxwell@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5561
  • Office Assistant  (2-3 positions open)
    Student will assist in the student affairs department. Duties include answer phones, greet people entering the office, customer service, filing, computer work, office coverage, assist with group tours, outreach activities that may take place in evenings and weekends. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Alicia Massarotti  alicia.massarotti@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5474
  • Physics Assistant  (1 position open)
    Student will assist in the Physics/Math Department. Duties include: maintaining and organizing physics lab and classroom equipment, creating a comprehensive inventory of physics resources and other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Steffanie Peterson  steffanie.peterson@trinidadstate.edu 
  • Softball Athletic Assistant  (3 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Athletics department. Duties include doing field maintenance at the softball field, will also line and chalk the field before each game. Student will be responsible for laundry of team uniforms and assisting with concessions for the indoor sports Volleyball and Basketball home games. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Stephen Swazo  stephen.swazo@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5558
  • Studio Assistant  (2 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Art Department. The Art Department Studio Assistant will provide essential support in maintaining a clean organized, and welcoming studio environment for students and faculty. This position also assist with department events, such as art exhibitions, publications, and visiting artist lectures, and contributing to special projects that enhance the operations and visibility of the department. Must be enrolled in at least one studio art class during position. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: ily.reiling@trinidadstate.edu  - Phone: 719-846-5448
  • Toolroom Assistant  (1 position open)
    Student will assist in the Toolroom/Gunsmithing department. Duties include: Issuing and receiving tools. Servicing various machines, repair equipment and tools within the students capabilities. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Bill Falin  william.falin@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5469
  • Well-Being Office Assistant  (1 positions open)
    Student will assist with in the Well-Being Office department. Duties include: providing administrative support to the Coordinator of Student Well-Being. Assist with day-to-day office tasks such as scheduling appointments and preparing materials. The assistant may also help with wellness events by setting up, greeting students and providing basic event support. This role is ideal for a student who is organized, dependable, and interested in supporting a positive campus environment. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Shelby Gonzales  shelby.gonzalez@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5045

Current Work-Study Job List
(Valley Campus )

  • Automotive Assistant  (3 positions open)
    Student will assist in the automotive department. Duties include maintaining and inventorying tools, maintain vehicle lifts, keep an inventory on shop supplies, dump trash, shop maintenance (sweep and wash shop bays, clean vehicle lifts). Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Tanner Kingery  tanner.kingery@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-587-1706
  • Financial Aid Office Assistant  (2 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Financial Aid Department. Duties include: filing, organizing documents, answering & returning phone calls, working with banner to check student requirements, assisting with Financial Aid emails and other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Jennifer Hutchens  jennifer.hutchens@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-589-7054
  • Medical Assistant  (2 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Medical Assistant department. Duties include filing, organizing, answering phones and general office duties. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Yvette O’Brien  yvette.obrien@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-589-7104
  • Peer Engager & Office Administrator  (2-3 positions open)
    TSC Trinidad State is seeking motivated and dependable student employees to serve as Peer Engagers & Office Administrators. This role combines administrative support with opportunities to build campus community and student engagement. Team members will support daily office operations, represent the college at recruiting events, and help create a welcoming and supportive environment for students. Duties include: Answer incoming calls on the college switchboard and direct inquiries appropriately, assisting with recruiting events and represent Trinidad State as a student ambassador, support book return processes and help organize promotional (“swag”) items, provide coverage and support for the Testing Center as needed, encourage peer involvement by attending and promoting student engagement activities, and perform general office duties to assist staff and enhance student services. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Amaya Atencio  amaya.atencio@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-589-7035
  • Welding Assistant  (2 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Welding department. Duties include cleaning welding shop by wiping welders down, sweeping and mopping. Other shop tasks as needed and other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Charles Exley  charles.exley@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-589-7062