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Student Worker: Student Assistant

Metropolitan Community College
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.


***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.


Job Summary

POOL POSITION

Application materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand.

Student Worker - Federal Work Study:
Requires enrollment as a student at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) for employment throughout the semester(s). The work study program is based on financial need and eligibility is determined by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Federal Work Study program provides need based funds for students to earn money while working part time on-campus that is related to their academic educational program or career goals. F-1 students are not eligible for work study positions that are paid through federal financial aid.

Student Worker - Regular:
Requires enrollment as a student at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) for employment throughout the semester(s). The student regular program provides need-based funds for students to earn money while working part time on-campus that is related to their academic educational program or career goals. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required.

Student Worker - International:
Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is an approved Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) institution. International students have the opportunity to be hired as a Student Worker - International employee; as well as a Student Worker - Regular. Requires enrollment as a student at MCC for employment throughout the semester(s), except summer. The student international program provides need-based funds for students to earn money while working part time on-campus part-time that is related to their academic educational program or career goals. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required.

Essential Functions

  • Filing paperwork
  • Answering office phones
  • Greeting students and visitors
  • Operating Copy/Printer machine (e.g. photocopying and faxing)
  • Mail distribution (e.g. pick-up, sorting, and dissemination)
  • Assist with departmental/office projects
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Student Worker - Federal Work Study:
    • Currently and consistently enrolled as an MCC student with the following minimum credit hours, except graduation semester:
      • Fall: 6 Credit Hours
      • Spring: 6 Credit Hours
      • Summer: 3 Credit Hours
    • Completed FAFSA
    • For more information, please contact the Career Center on your campus
  • Student Worker - Regular:
    • Currently and consistently enrolled as an MCC student with the following minimum credit hour, except graduation semester:
      • Fall: 6 Credit Hours
      • Spring: 6 Credit Hours
      • Summer: 3 Credit Hours
    • For more information, please contact the Career Center on your campus
  • Student Worker - International:
    • Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status (Form I-20)
    • Student Visa (category F-1 non-immigrant)
    • Social Security number, only applicable if offered employment
    • Currently and consistently enrolled as an MCC student with the following minimum credit hours, except graduation semester:
      • Fall: 12 Credit Hours
      • Spring: 12 Credit Hours
    • Eligibility to work must be obtained from the International Student Services Coordinator before hire is considered
    • For more information, please contact the Career Center or visit the International Student website

Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking. The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.


This position is not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension Plan

Salary : $15

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