Open Federal Work-Study Positions
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Open Federal Work-Study Positions
Working an on-campus job is a central component of participation in the Magnolia Federal Work-Study Program. Remember, you must qualify for the Federal Work-Study to participate in the Magnolia Federal Work-Study Program.
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Open Federal Work-Study Position Descriptions
See the available work-study jobs below and find what best fits your skills, interests, and availability.
Position | Herbarium Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | Attention to details; self-motivated; punctual; responsible |
| Job Purpose | To provide assistance managing the scientific collection of dried plants |
| Job Responsibilities | Assisting with curatorial tasks |
| Department Name | Biology |
| Location | 407 Shoemaker Hall |
| Supervisor | Dr. Marcos Caraballo-Ortiz Interested students should reach out to Dr. Marcos Caraballo-Ortiz via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-5488 |
| Contact e-mail address | maco@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
Position | Cataloger |
| Job Qualifications | Advanced Chinese |
| Job Purpose | Assist Supervisor Research |
| Job Responsibilities | Translate newspaper articles and catalog on a worksheet |
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| Location | |
| Supervisor | Dr. Joshua Howard Interested students should reach out to Dr. Joshua Howard via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-1595 |
| Contact e-mail address | leroger4@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | Office Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | Willingness to learn, positive attitude, open to professional development, experience in excel, data entry, AI, and office work. |
| Job Purpose | Assist the Operations Coordinator |
| Job Responsibilities | File paperwork, drop off items to procurement, data entry, answer questions, greet people, direct traffic, organize paperwork, help with inventory, prepare conference rooms and other various duties |
| Department Name | University Marketing and Communications |
| Location | Sam Gerard Hall |
| Supervisor | Dimitra Quick Interested students should reach out to Dimitra Quick via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-2101 |
| Contact e-mail address | dnquick@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
Position | Media and Office Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | A background in photography/videography and Microsoft Office experience. |
| Job Purpose | To assist with media creation and clerical tasks in the Landscape office. |
| Job Responsibilities | Taking photos and videos of the crews in the field, word processing work, spreadsheet maintenance, media creation, and general errands. 8-10 hours per week |
| Department Name | Landscape Services |
| Location | 61 Hickory Lane, University, MS |
| Supervisor | Chad Whisenant Interested students should reach out to Mr. Chad Whisenant via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-1846 |
| Contact e-mail address | mcwhisen@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | Student Communications Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | Must be a currently enrolled student at the university. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn). Basic graphic design or content creation skills (Canva, Adobe Spark, etc.) preferred. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Professionalism and attention to detail. Interest in pharmacy, healthcare, or communications is a plus. |
| Job Purpose | To support the Department of Pharmacy Practice in enhancing its internal and external communications through social media, newsletters, and departmental updates, while also assisting with operational tasks such as skills lab setup and general administrative support. |
| Job Responsibilities | Develop, schedule, and post engaging content across departmental social media platforms. Assist in the design and distribution of newsletters, quarterly updates, and other communications. Coordinate with faculty and staff to gather content and announcements for publication. Help set up and organize materials for skills labs and other departmental events. Maintain communication calendars and track engagement metrics. Provide general office support and assist with other departmental duties as assigned. |
| Department Name | Pharmacy Practice |
| Location | Faser Hall |
| Supervisor | Dr. Adam Pate Interested students should reach out to Dr. Adam Pate via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 601-597-2091 |
| Contact e-mail address | anpate@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | Student Worker IDEAlab Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | Good Customer Service, strong verbal and written communication, interest in learning how to use new technology and equipment, experience with technology like 3D printers, large format printing, cricut, VR, sewing machines, microphone and cameras, is preferred but not necessary. |
| Job Purpose | Helping the program coordinator run the IDEAlab Makerspace by maintaining the space and fulfilling orders |
| Job Responsibilities | Cleaning and maintaining the makerspace as a fun and safe collaborative space and fulfilling print orders using lab equipment. |
| Department Name | IDEAlab Makerspace, JD Williams Library |
| Location | Rm 113 IDEAlab Makerspace, JD Williams Library |
| Supervisor | Ms. Sarah Katherine Glass Interested students should reach out to Ms. Sarah Katherine Glass via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-2024 |
| Contact e-mail address | swglass@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
Position | Lab Assistant- Biology |
| Job Qualifications | excellent work ethic/hardworking; prior experience with "hands-on" work; punctual and professional; careful and attentive to details; trustworthy and loyal; a team player but able to work very independently; a proactive problem solver; comfortable with manual labor; possesses a growth mindset and a positive outlook |
| Job Purpose | Help to ensure basic research lab operations run well |
| Job Responsibilities | process (clean, sanitize) labwares for lab use; help with lab organization and cleanliness; prepare basic solution/lab media; stock lab supplies; help with ordering/inventorying; help with administrative tasks as needed |
| Department Name | Biology |
| Location | 850 Insight Park Ave, Rms 228, 229, 232 |
| Supervisor | Prof. Erik Hom Interested students should reach out to Prof. Erik Hom via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-1731 |
| Contact e-mail address | erik@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1-2 |
Position | Operations Coordinator-Chemical Engineering |
| Job Qualifications | Engineering student; this position will provide an excellent learning opportunity for a Chemical Engineering student |
| Job Purpose | Assist instructor in student lab, light office work |
| Job Responsibilities | assist with lab cleaning, inventory, answer office phone, scan/file office purchasing files |
| Department Name | Chemical Engineering |
| Location | 134 Anderson Hall |
| Supervisor | Ms. Anne Pringle Interested students should reach out to Ms. Anne Pringle via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-7023 |
| Contact e-mail address | abpringl@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | Ventress Undergraduate Scholar- Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Job Qualifications | background in chemistry or biochemistry with a least one semester of organic chemistry |
| Job Purpose | Research assistant |
| Job Responsibilities | - Help prepare and characterize IL-NPs using nanoparticle formulation methods. - Perform ThT fluorescence assays to monitor Aβ aggregation. - Assist with data collection and analysis (e.g., Excel, graphing software). - Conduct literature reviews to place results in context. - Present results in a research poster at the end of the project. |
| Department Name | CLA/Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Location | Coulter Hall |
| Supervisor | Dr. Jinchao Lou Interested students should reach out to Dr. Jinchao Lou via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-7301 |
| Contact e-mail address | jlou@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | Ventress Undergraduate Scholar- Sociology & Anthropology |
| Job Qualifications | Ideal applicants should have some social science background and interest in both qualitative and quantitative methods. |
| Job Purpose | support Dr. Ana Velitchokova research project on socialization and insurgency |
| Job Responsibilities | coding the qualitative data and developing a quantitative dataset based on the qualitative data. Students are welcome but not required to participate in the drafting of a conference manuscript outlining the project to be submitted in February 2026 for presentation at the 2026 annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. |
| Department Name | Sociology & Anthropology |
| Location | Lamar Hall |
| Supervisor | Dr. Ana Velitchkova Interested students should reach out to Dr. Ana Velitchkova via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-7421 |
| Contact e-mail address | avelitch@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
Position | Lab Scribe and Assistant-SDS |
| Job Purpose | to write and perform measurements and other tasks as instructed by the student Every Monday From 9:00-10:50am |
| Department Name | SDS |
| Location | Martindale-Cole/Geology Lab |
| Supervisor | Mrs. Rivers Gilder Interested students should reach out to Mrs. Rivers Gilder via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-7216 |
| Contact e-mail address | rhgilder@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | Student Success Tutor- Center for Student Success and FYE |
| Job Qualifications | Working Learner must have made an A in the class or classes here at UM that they desire to tutor in. Working Learner must also be in good academic standing with a minimum resident GPA of 3.0. |
| Job Purpose | To provide undergraduate peer tutoring in various subject areas |
| Job Responsibilities | Training, tutoring in preferred subject(s) at one of two approved campus locations, and documenting hours preparing for and tutoring peers for reporting purposes. . |
| Department Name | Center for Student Success & FYE - Academic Support Programs |
| Location | Johnson Commons East |
| Supervisor | Mrs. Dakota Robertson Interested students should reach out to Mrs. Dakota Robertson via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-1567 |
| Contact e-mail address | djbass@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | Hired on a rolling basis |
Position | Department of Accounting- Office Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | Reliability, Honesty, Team Player, Strong Communication Skills, Computer Knowledge, Knowledge of Basic Office Equipment and Filing |
| Job Purpose | Office Assistant |
| Job Responsibilities | Filing, Making Copies, Sorting and Sending Mail, Running Errands (in building and to and from campus), Assisting Accountants as needed, Organization of Office and Common Areas. |
| Department Name | Department of Accounting |
| Location | South Oxford Center |
| Supervisor | Miss Anya Poston Interested students should reach out to Miss Anya Poston via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-6538 |
| Contact e-mail address | akposton@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Position | FASTrack Student Worker |
| Job Qualifications | Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite), able to communicate and collaborate with various students, parents and staff |
| Job Purpose | Support Office Staff |
| Job Responsibilities | Greet students/parents check in and directing them to appropriate academic advisor/mentor offices, other clerical duties such as answering telephones, taking messages, assisting with department events, assisting students with registration |
| Department Name | FASTrack |
| Location | George Hall 309 |
| Supervisor | Mrs. Arlanda Washington Interested students should reach out to Mrs. Arlanda Washington via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-1448 |
| Contact e-mail address | awashin2@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
Position | Library-Student Worker Archives Assistant |
| Job Qualifications | Strong written and verbal communication, good customer services skills. Previous experience in clerical work, libraries, and interest in history is preferred but not necessary. |
| Job Purpose | Student Assistants provide aid to the Blues Archive, Visual Collections, Manuscript Collections and the department as a whole. |
| Job Responsibilities | Provide aid to the Blues Archive, Visual Collections, Manuscript Collections and the department as a whole. Specific responsibilities will vary, but can include: 1.Monitor the reference desk (phone calls, statistics, and direct patrons) 2.Page, cull, re-shelve and shift materials 3.Process and scan various material types 4.Prepare collection inventories 5.Assist with the construction of exhibits and special events |
| Department Name | Archives and Special Collections, JD Williams Library |
| Location | Archives and Special Collections, JD Williams Library (3 rd floor) |
| Supervisor | Ms. Lauren Rogers Interested students should reach out to Ms. Lauren Rogers via email with a resume and letter of interest |
| Contact Phone Number | 662-915-1995 |
| Contact e-mail address | Leroger4@olemiss.edu |
| Number of Positions | 2 |