Student Employment - Work Study

Student employment (work study) is an excellent opportunity for students to get real workplace experience while also earning money to help with the costs associated with going to college. Unlike other types of financial aid, work study earnings are not applied directly to your tuition and fees. Students who are awarded work study positions receive the funds in a paycheck as they earn them, based on hours worked, just like a normal job. ATCC student employment positions are funded through either the Federal or State Work Study program.

Benefits

  • Positions are on-campus or off-campus with local non-profit employers
  • Flexibility to accommodate your class schedule
  • Majority of employment is tied to the ATCC school calendar
  • Positions average 5-20 hours per week]
  • Hourly wage: $15.00, bi-weekly pay checks
  • Many positions relate to career interests - Great way to build your résumé and gain valuable references

Requirements:

  • Student eligibility is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Must be actively enrolled in at least six (6) credits
  • Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (66.66% completion rate and cumulative GPA of at least 2.0)

For questions or to determine your eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid office: financialaid@alextech.edu or 320-762-4540.

 

Documents & Forms

Title Download Link
Student Employment Application Download Student Employment Application Document pdf
Student Employment Checklist Download Student Employment Checklist Document pdf
Student Pay Periods Download Student Pay Periods Document pdf
To add a Direct Deposit account, visit eServices

 

Workstudy Job List

Use the semester and category filters to narrow the selection.

Job Title YearTerm Category
ATCC Campus Security Worker 20273 Security/LE Details Apply
Apply For ATCC Campus Security Worker Position
Rick Skillings
richard.skillings@alextech.edu
320-762-4419
Institutional Support
Contact Rick to apply.
ATCC Campus Security Worker Details
ATCC Campus Security Worker
Institutional Support
Security/LE
12
15.00
6480.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
The purpose of this position will be to serve as a Student Security Worker at various college facilities. This person will monitor security, respond to security related incidents, respond to incidents requiring first aid and/or CPR, and perform routine safety and security inspections and monitoring. This position is not an enforcement position and will coordinate investigation and enforcement with local law enforcement agencies.
Maintain security and safety at various campus facilities; monitor visitor, student and employee activity for any suspicious behavior; check and secure locks on each access to the facility; investigate and report any safety/security incidents; call 911 to respond to any immediate security incident that needs correction or remediation; provide first responder medical treatment for any accidents/injuries; secure facility at the end of shift; perform routine safety monitoring, such as conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections; providing secure and professional escort to students, visitors and employees requesting an escort from the facility to his/her vehicle; and maintain a security presence and safety culture as directed.
Second year student, with good academic standing, currently enrolled in the Law Enforcement program; certified in CPR and First Aid; student must be able to demonstrate that they can work in a professional, respectful, confidential manner under minimal supervision.
Campus Store Assistant 20273 Office Details Apply
Apply For Campus Store Assistant Position
Marissa Haak
marissa.haak@alextech.edu
320-762-4642
Campus Store
Send resume to email address listed.
Campus Store Assistant Details
Campus Store Assistant
Campus Store
Office
15
15.00
8100.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To assist Campus Store Manager with daily tasks and inventory.
Filing, inventory duties, light dusting & cleaning, stocking and managing merchandise, POS/cash register operation, doing window displays, plus other misc. duties assigned by Manager.
• Reliable • Organized • Good basic math skills/cash handeling skills • Friendly Customer Service skills required. • Retail experience requested, but not required • POS/Cash register experience requested, but not required • Ability to lift 30 lbs. • Ability to climb a ladder, push a cart, and other physical activities
Communication Design Instructor Aide 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Communication Design Instructor Aide Position
Cailey Birchem
cailey.birchem.2@alextech.edu
701.403.0324
Design
Reach out to instructor, Cailey, via email (cailey.birchem.2@alextech.edu) with interest.
Communication Design Instructor Aide Details
Communication Design Instructor Aide
Design
Instructor/Teacher Aide
8
15.00
4320.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
The Teacher’s Aid will provide instructional and administrative support to the Communication Design (CDES) program, ensuring the classroom runs smoothly. This role assists with hands-on learning activities, manages classroom resources, and supports both faculty and students in achieving course objectives. The Teacher’s Aid helps foster a positive, organized, and creative learning environment that prepares students for professional success in the design field. In addition to supporting the CDES faculty, the Teacher's Aid will also support Gallery300 exhibition preparation & tear down.
• Help maintain and organize classroom equipment, supplies computers, and software • Monitor and restock supplies and materials for studio projects • Prepare handouts, presentation materials, and resources guides • Encourage a positive, respectful, professional studio culture • Assist in maintaining program archives (samples, documentation, student work)
First or second year student at ATCC. Preference given to student enrolled in the Communication Design department.
Instructor's Aide/Office-Interior Design 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Instructor's Aide/Office-Interior Design Position
Robyn Stepaniak
robyns@alextech.edu
320-762-4459
Design
Email or call to express interest.
Instructor's Aide/Office-Interior Design Details
Instructor's Aide/Office-Interior Design
Design
Instructor/Teacher Aide
10
15.00
5400.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to Instructors at ATCC.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, keeping the resource room updated and organized, filing, scanning, copying, creating documents and PowerPoints. Gallery 300 tasks may include hanging artwork and assisting during receptions.
General office skills and preferably with some interior design knowledge. Must possess the following characteristics: committed to customer service; strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual; friendly; organized; positive attitude; willingness to learn new skills. Must have the ability to and/or possess the following skills: maintain confidentiality; work independently; alphabetize; proofread/edit; good grammar/spelling skills; knowledge of office procedures & office equipment. This position will require knowledge of computer applications/software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Instructor's Aide-Business Division 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Instructor's Aide-Business Division Position
Julie Haar
julieh@alextech.edu
320-762-4689
Business
Email resume or work study application to apply.
Instructor's Aide-Business Division Details
Instructor's Aide-Business Division
Business
Instructor/Teacher Aide
12
15.00
6480.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to Instructors at ATCC.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Proofreading, correcting, grading papers using an answer key; word processing (keying in tests, worksheets); filing documents and maintaining instructional resources; keeping records and recording grades (computer and/or grade book); photocopying; running errands to include mail delivery and pickup from the main campus; organizing classroom/lab workstations and references; collating documents; taking minutes at meetings.
All positions require the following characteristics: committed to customer service; strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual; friendly; organized; positive attitude; willingness to learn new skills. Must have the ability to and/or possess the following skills: maintain confidentiality; work independently; alphabetize; proofread/edit; good grammar/spelling skills; knowledge or letter & memo styles; knowledge of office procedures & office equipment. Some positions required knowledge of computer app./software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint).
Instructor's Aide-Early Childhood Education 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Instructor's Aide-Early Childhood Education Position
Rondi Wussow/Joni Jacobson
Rondiw@alextech.edu
320-762-4679
Health
Please send a statement as to why you feel you would like this position to both ECED instructors: rondiw@alextech.edu and jonij@alextech.edu
Instructor's Aide-Early Childhood Education Details
Instructor's Aide-Early Childhood Education
Health
Instructor/Teacher Aide
10
15.00
5400.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to the instructors in the Early Childhood Education program.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Proofreading, correcting, grading papers using an answer key; word processing (keying in tests, worksheets); filing documents and maintaining instructional resources; keeping records and recording grades (computer); photocopying; running errands to include mail delivery and pickup from the staff lounge/mailroom, organizing classroom/lab workstations and references; collating documents; preparing mailings, light cleaning and maintenance of classroom and equipment.
All positions require the following characteristics: committed to customer service; strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual; friendly; organized; positive attitude; willingness to learn new skills. Must have the ability to and/or possess the following skills: maintain confidentiality; work independently; alphabetize; proofread/edit; good grammar/spelling skills; knowledge of letter & memo styles; knowledge of office procedures & office equipment. Position requires knowledge of computer appl/software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) and D2L.
Instructor's Aide-Machine Tool 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Instructor's Aide-Machine Tool Position
Kevin Huwe
kevinh@alextech.edu
320-762-4582
Manufacturing
Email or call to express interest.
Instructor's Aide-Machine Tool Details
Instructor's Aide-Machine Tool
Manufacturing
Instructor/Teacher Aide
15
15.00
8100.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to the Machine Tool Instructors at ATCC.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Proofreading, correcting, grading papers using an answer key; word processing (keying in tests, worksheets); filing documents and maintaining instructional resources; keeping records and recording grades (computer and/or grade book); photocopying; running errands to include mail delivery and pickup from the main campus; organizing classroom/lab workstations and references; and collating documents.
All positions require the following characteristics: committed to customer service; strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual; friendly; organized; positive attitude; willingness to learn new skills. Must have the ability to and/or possess the following skills: maintain confidentiality; work independently; alphabetize; proofread/edit; good grammar/spelling skills; knowledge or letter & memo styles; knowledge of office procedures & office equipment. This position requires that you operate an ATC vehicle. Please refer to policy number 4.5.3. Student Drivers in School Vehicles located at: http://www.alextech.edu/policy/studentdrivers, to determine your ability to obtain this position prior to applying.
Instructor's Aide-Mechanical Drafting 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Instructor's Aide-Mechanical Drafting Position
Chad Kohls
chadk@alextech.edu
320-762-4493
Manufacturing
Email to express interest
Instructor's Aide-Mechanical Drafting Details
Instructor's Aide-Mechanical Drafting
Manufacturing
Instructor/Teacher Aide
12
15.00
6480.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to Instructors at ATCC.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Proofreading, correcting, grading papers using an answer key; word processing (keying in tests, worksheets); filing documents and maintaining instructional resources; keeping records and recording grades (computer and/or grade book); photocopying; running errands to include mail delivery and pickup from the main campus; organizing classroom/lab workstations and references; collating documents; taking minutes at meetings.
All positions require the following characteristics: committed to customer service; strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual; friendly; organized; positive attitude; willingness to learn new skills. Must have the ability to and/or possess the following skills: maintain confidentiality; work independently; alphabetize; proofread/edit; good grammar/spelling skills; knowledge or letter & memo styles; knowledge of office procedures & office equipment. Some positions required knowledge of computer app./software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint). This position requires that you operate an ATC vehicle. Please refer to policy number 4.5.3. Student Drivers in School Vehicles located at: http://www.alextech.edu/policy/studentdrivers, to determine your ability to obtain this position prior to applying. Prefer a student in the Mech Drafting program or those who have high school drafting experience.
Instructor's Aide-Truck Driving 20273 Instructor/Teacher Aide Details Apply
Apply For Instructor's Aide-Truck Driving Position
Tom Weller
thomas.weller.2@alextech.edu
320-762-4458
Transportation
Email to express interest.
Instructor's Aide-Truck Driving Details
Instructor's Aide-Truck Driving
Transportation
Instructor/Teacher Aide
15
15.00
8100.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to the Truck Driving Instructor at ATCC.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Proofreading, correcting, grading papers using an answer key; word processing (keying in tests, worksheets); filing documents and maintaining instructional resources; keeping records and recording grades (computer and/or grade book); photocopying; running errands to include mail delivery and pickup from the main campus; organizing classroom/lab workstations and references; and collating documents.
All positions require the following characteristics: committed to customer service; strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual; friendly; organized; positive attitude; willingness to learn new skills. Must have the ability to and/or possess the following skills: maintain confidentiality; work independently; alphabetize; proofread/edit; good grammar/spelling skills; knowledge or letter & memo styles; knowledge of office procedures & office equipment. Some positions require knowledge or familiarity of computer app./software: MS Office
Shop Assistant-Machine Tool 20273 Summer Work Study Jobs Details Apply
Apply For Shop Assistant-Machine Tool Position
Kevin Huwe
kevinh@alextech.edu
320-762-4582
Manufacturing
Shop Assistant-Machine Tool Details
Shop Assistant-Machine Tool
Manufacturing
Summer Work Study Jobs
15
15.00
8100.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to instructors in the shop areas at ATCC.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: cleaning and organizing shop/lab facilities, maintaining and repairing shop equipment as needed, working on various machines/projects, running errands, other duties as assigned by supervisor. Program-specific duties may include: Machining projects as assigned, filing fittings, welding, manufacturing.
Position requires a strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual. Some positions will require the applicant to be in a certain program, a 2nd year student, have a specific skill, or have a higher level of mechanical ability than others depending on the position. This position requires that you operate an ATCC vehicle. Please refer to policy number 4.5.3. Student Drivers in School Vehicles located at: http://www.alextech.edu/policy/studentdrivers, to determine your ability to obtain this position prior to applying.
Shop Assistant-Truck Driving 20273 Shop Assistant Details Apply
Apply For Shop Assistant-Truck Driving Position
Tom Weller
thomas.weller.2@alextech.edu
320-762-4458
Transportation
Email to express interest
Shop Assistant-Truck Driving Details
Shop Assistant-Truck Driving
Transportation
Shop Assistant
15
15.00
8100.00
08/24/2026
05/12/2027
To provide assistance to the Truck Driving instructor in the Truck Driving shop area at ATCC.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: cleaning and detailing the interior and exterior of the various Truck Driving vehicles; conduct daily visual inspections of condition/damage to trucks; move vehicles as needed in performance of duties; stock/maintain inventory of cleaning/shop supplies; sweep and clean shop floor; assist other work study and instructors as needed.
All of the positions require a strong work ethic to include being dependable and punctual. This position requires that you operate an ATCC vehicle. Please refer to policy number 4.5.3. Student Drivers in School Vehicles located at: http://www.alextech.edu/policy/studentdrivers, to determine your ability to obtain this position prior to applying. Candidates must be currently enrolled as a Truck Driving student or have adequate skill to operate a commercial vehicle as determined by instructor.
Campus Store Assistant 20271 Office Details Apply
Apply For Campus Store Assistant Position
Marissa Haak
marissa.haak@alextech.edu
320-762-4642
Campus Store
Send resume to email address listed.
Campus Store Assistant Details
Campus Store Assistant
Campus Store
Office
15
15.00
3150.00
05/18/2026
08/21/2026
To assist Campus Store Manager with daily tasks and inventory.
Filing, inventory duties, light dusting & cleaning, stocking and managing merchandise, POS/cash register operation, doing window displays, plus other misc. duties assigned by Manager.
• Reliable • Organized • Good basic math skills/cash handeling skills • Friendly Customer Service skills required. • Retail experience requested, but not required • POS/Cash register experience requested, but not required • Ability to lift 30 lbs. • Ability to climb a ladder, push a cart, and other physical activities
Grounds 20271 Summer Work Study Jobs Details Apply
Apply For Grounds Position
Kris Pierce
kristopher.pierce@alextech.edu
320-762-4941
Facilities
Email your resume or complete and email the employment application located under “Documents and Forms” at www.alextech.edu/studentemployment. Be sure to include the job title of the position you are applying for.
Grounds Details
Grounds
Facilities
Summer Work Study Jobs
32
15.00
6720.00
05/18/2026
08/21/2026
To provide assistance to the full-time Groundskeeper at the ATCC.
Looking for a dependable and energetic individual who enjoys working in the great outdoors to assist the groundskeeper in maintaining and caring for the grounds at ATCC. Duties may include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, weed control, grounds clean up, and plant watering.
Individual must be responsible with a strong work ethic. Job allows the individual to be able to work outdoors in the summer weather. Prefer individual with basic mechanical abilities who likes working with his/her hands and has the ability to drive riding lawnmowers, RTV, and golf cart. Other equipment used will include hand tools, trimmers, blowers, push mowers, and weed sprayers. Class D Driver's License is required for driving State of MN vehicles.
For more work options, check out these additional Community Job Resources.

Student Employment Checklist

Checklist also available as a PDF:

To be considered for a work-study position, you must first complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov. Once you receive your financial aid offer, we can then determine your work-study eligibility.

  •  Check Eligibility - Contact Financial Aid: 320-762-4540, financialaid@alextech.edu or Room 112 in the Main Building.
  •  Find a Job - View openings at alextech.edu/workstudy.
  •  Apply for a Position - Contact the supervisor listed in the job posting to set up an interview. Be ready to submit an application/resume, if requested.
  •  Complete Hiring Paperwork - Once hired, go to the Financial Aid Office to complete payroll forms (W-4 & I-9). You will need to provide proof of identity and authorization to work — see the Lists of Acceptable Documents on Page 2. This must be done before you begin working.
  •  Offer & Acceptance Form - Meet with your supervisor to complete the online form. You’ll need your 8-digit student ID (found in eServices or from Financial Aid). Watch your college email for a message from: no-reply-alexandriatech@mnsu.edu and subject: “ACTION REQUIRED.”
  •  Set Up Direct Deposit - Visit eServices → Financial Aid → Direct Deposit Setup
    If not set up, checks will be mailed to your address on file (no pick-up available).
  •  Get Your ID Badge & Keys - Watch for an email when they’re ready for pickup (if required for your position).
  •  Complete Required Training - Access training in Brightspace (appears within three days). Follow instructions from the green sheet in your work-study packet which will be given to you when you fill out your paperwork in the Financial Aid Office. Complete this within your first two weeks of work.