College of the Mainland is committed to offering students excellent training, including the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in the workplace. Therefore, it is important for student workers, referred to as work-study employees, be willing to make every effort to apply the instructions and training given by their supervisors. College of the Mainland offers the students three work-study programs:
- College Employment Program
- Federal Work-Study Program
- Texas Work-Study Program
The primary purpose and intent of the student employment program is to provide financial assistance to students. Both work-study employees and the College derive many benefits from this employment opportunity. The work-study employee gains work experience that helps to develop responsible work behavior. They develop personal and social skills through interactions with coworkers and peers, as well as become involved with the College community.
Work Study Job Description Form
All prospective work-study employers must complete a Work Study Job Description Form to begin the process of requesting a work-study student employee.
Submit the completed form to Student Financial Services Office, Attn: Work-Study Coordinator (Ms. Electra James) through institutional mail, fax 409-935-2435 or it can be dropped off at the office Room A-149 (Administration Building). This form will provide the Student Financial Services Office with the information needed to help match the needs of the hiring department with the most qualified work-study student from our applicant pool. Only one form needs to be submitted per position but more than one work-study student can be employed in the same job as long as the hiring department has the need.
If you have questions about the form or how to complete it please contact Ms. James at COM extension 399.
Student Employment Application
To apply, students must complete all parts of the following packet:
Submit completed forms to:
Electra James
Student Financial Services Office
Room A-149 (Administration Building)
Fax: 409-935-2435
Students will need two (2) forms of identification when submitting the application (e.g. driver's license, birth certificate, Texas ID, Social Security card, COM Student ID). For questions regarding the application, contact Electra James at 409-938-1211, ext. 399.
All students applying for work-study must consent to a criminal background check. Students not approved for employment as a result of the background check will be re-evaluated for placement by the Associate Vice President of Human Resources or his/her designee. No student can begin working until all required paperwork is completed and reviewed and authorization to begin working has been issued by the Work Study Coordinator.
For Students
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Contact
Student Financial Services
Administration Bldg., A-149
409-938-1211, Ext. 274
888-258-8859, Ext. 274