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Work-study lets eligible students earn a paycheck in a job right on campus, scheduled around your classes, to help offset the cost of college. Browse open positions below, confirm your eligibility with Financial Aid, and get started.

Work-Study
Financial Aid · Work-Study

About the Work-Study Program

Work-study is funded through two related programs. Both work the same way for students — the difference is where the funding comes from.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Provides employment opportunities so an eligible student can earn funds to pay for educational expenses, funded through the federal government.

Colorado Work-Study (CWS)

Provides the same kind of employment opportunity for eligible students, funded through the State of Colorado.

$9,228

Maximum earnings per two-semester college year

20 hrs

Per week while classes are in session

28 hrs

Per week during official college breaks

Eligibility for both programs is based on demonstrated financial need, determined through your FAFSA, and pay complies with the Federal Minimum Wage Law. Job placements are based on individual skills, work experience, course of study, and the date your financial aid application was received. Work-study earnings are meant to help offset your college expenses.

How the Work-Study Process Works

Find a Position

Trinidad Campus: Browse the listings below, or check the bulletin board on the 1st Floor of Berg, by the mailroom.

Valley Campus: Browse the listings below, or visit the Welcome Center in Main 104.

Check Your Eligibility

Check with the Financial Aid Department to confirm you are eligible for work-study before you apply.

Complete HR Onboarding

Financial Aid notifies Human Resources once you're approved. HR will email you to complete a background check and the remaining employment paperwork.

Start Working

Once onboarding is complete, you and your supervisor will be notified and you can begin your position.

Work-Study Guidelines

Approval Comes First

You must be approved for work-study by the Financial Aid Department before HR can process your employment.

Weekly Hour Limit

Students may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session, and up to 28 hours per week during official college breaks, up to the total amount awarded on your work-study card. For work-study purposes, the week begins on Sunday.

Stay Enrolled Full-Time

You must remain a full-time student to keep your work-study position. Dropping below full-time ends your employment immediately.

No Overlap with Class Hours

Work-study hours must be scheduled outside of your class times. You cannot work during your scheduled classes. Supervisors and students share responsibility for staying within awarded hours.

Paychecks aren't issued until all required paperwork is submitted to the Payroll Department. Interested in a department that doesn't have a current opening posted? Check with faculty or staff in that area directly — positions can open outside of what's listed here.

Payroll Cut-Off Dates for both work-studies and hourly employees.

Current Work-Study Job List (Trinidad Campus):

  • Athletics Assistant  (8 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Athletics department. Duties include work scorers for volleyball and basketball games, work scoreboard at softball games in the spring, work in concessions for indoor sports, monitor weight room (doing check-in and check-outs). Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Stephen Swazo  
    stephen.swazo@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5558
  • Baseball Assistant  (8 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Baseball Athletics department. Duties include field maintenance, laundry, video, stat recording, line field, concessions, vacuum clubhouse, organize indoors, broom bullpens, clean dugouts, mow, practice, and game day set up & clean up. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Jason Veyna  jason.veyna@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5598
  • Fiscal Services Administrative Assistant
    Student will assist in the Business office. Duties include supporting the Accounts Receivable and Fiscal Services Office by assisting with administrative, financial, and customer service functions. Student will gain hands-on experience in higher education business operations while developing professional skills in financial recordkeeping, data management, customer service, office technology, and confidential information handling.
    Supervisor: Zak Williamson Zachary.williamson@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5547
  • Mailroom Clerk  (1-2 positions open) 
    Student will assist in the Mailroom and Business Office. Duties include: processing incoming and outgoing mail, sorting packages, accepting deliveries from UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Maintaining mailroom, greeting, and assisting staff and students with mail & package pick up, general office duties, light cleaning. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: LaVonne Ellenbecker  
    lavonne.ellenbecker@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5498
  • Marketing Assistant (1 position open)
    Student will assist in the Marketing Department. Are you creative, curious, and interested in marketing? The Marketing Department is looking for a work-study student to help tell the story of our college. Duties include taking photos and videos at campus events, interviewing students, helping produce podcasts, creating graphics, developing social media content, and assisting with everyday marketing projects. Student will also have opportunities to contribute ideas to campaigns, promotions, and community outreach efforts. No two days will be exactly the same, making this a great position for someone who wants real-world experience in marketing, design, media, and communications. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Craig Ludwick  
    craig.ludwick@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5101   

  • Massari Theatre Assistant (3 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Arts & Humanities department. Duties include cleaning and organizing Massari storage rooms, packing, moving, and unpacking materials for spaces in the Massari, creating and distributing Massari event materials, collaborating with the ARTS committee to create and distribute Art event materials, helping set up, host, run, and break down events in the Massari Theatre as well as other campus events with AV needs. Assist the Massari Theatre Manager with any other AV-related tasks. Office work, including computer use, greeting, and directing people as they enter. Position will require walking and lifting/moving boxes up to 50 pounds. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Desi Maxwell  desi.maxwell@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5561
  • Men’s Basketball Program Assistant  (3 positions open)
    Student will assist with the Men’s Basketball program. Duties include assisting in all aspects of the program. Assisting with practices, with game-day operations, and with equipment. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Mike Folda  
    michael.folda@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5548
  • Research / Curriculum Assistant
    Student will assist in the Psychology Department. Duties include researching resources based on specific topics and supporting curriculum development of classroom activities. Assistant may also tutor students who are currently in Psychology and Sociology classes. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Terri Herbstritt terri.herbstritt@trinidadstate.edu   Phone: 719-846-5602
  • Office of Student Well-Being Assistant / Peer Ambassador (2 positions open)
    Student will assist in the Office of Student Well-Being. Duties include serving as a welcoming first point of contact for students while supporting day-to-day operations of the office. This position assists with outreach, events, resource connection, office organization, and administrative tasks that promote student success, well-being, and belonging across Trinidad State College. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Shelby Gonzales shelby.gonzales@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-846-5045
  • Soccer Field & Equipment Assistants (10 positions open)
    Student will assist with the soccer athletic department. Duties include setting up the field for games and practices. This will include setting up and taking down nets, flags, tents, benches and more. Student will also help with organizing storage area. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Tyler Wilt  tyler.wilt@trinidadstate.edu 

Additional positions to be announced – please monitor website for updates throughout August 2026

 

Current Work-Study Job List (Valley Campus):

  • Medical Assistant (2 positions open)
    Student will assist in Medical Assistant department. Duties include answering phones, filing, coping, cleaning, organizing, helping instructor prepare for classes daily and grading. Other duties as assigned.
    Supervisor: Yvette O’Brien yvette.obrien@trinidadstate.edu  Phone: 719-589-7104

Additional positions to be announced – please monitor website for updates throughout August 2026

Have Questions?

The Financial Aid Department can confirm your work-study eligibility and walk you through next steps.

Visit Financial Aid