Federal Work-Study (FWS)
FWS Position Listings
Below you will find a brief description of each Federal Work-Study position and the supervisor name or department for the position. To be eligible for a FWS position, current students must qualify by demonstrating financial need by completing the FAFSA and Bethany financial aid application by June 15. New students must submit these materials by July 15.
To learn more about any position, please click on the title for a more detailed description. To apply for any of these positions please click any application link. All jobs will have the same pay rate at $9.50 per hour. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled appropriately.
Academic Services/Business Office Assistant - Deb Gropp/Sara Brann
Provide general office support for Academic Services and Business offices.
Advancement Assistant/Receptionist - Monica Rice
Work front desk and provide support to various departments. Some work will be done while at the front desk.
Assistant(s) for Electronic Communications - Enten Eller --This position has been partly filled.
Assist the Director of Electronic Communication in providing support for meetings, events and classes and provide virtual meeting services for the MA Research Seminar in the Fall and/or Ministry Formation in the Spring. *(Not all duties must be done by the same person. Interested persons may apply for a portion of these responsibilities, although priority will be given to more comprehensive applicants.)
Assistant for Youth and Young Adult Institute - Russell Haitch
Work with Director to develop, manage and execute the mission of the Institute. Interact with local churches, Church of the Brethren offices and broader public.
Assistant(s) to the Webmaster - Enten Eller --This position has been filled.
Assist webmaster with maintenance of Bethany's website. (There may be more than one student for this position.)
Bethany AV Team Coordinator - Justin O'Brien
Coordinate the Bethany AV Team in providing AV services for non-classroom events.
Community Service Positions (not linked--multiple possibilities) - Brian Schleeper
If interested in a community service position, please email Brian Schleeper at schlebr@bethanyseminary.edu.
TBA. These positions will be at community service organizations like the Boys and Girls club, Girls INC., Cope Enviornmental Center, Habitat for Humanity, local schools etc. These positions will work approximately three to six hours per week.
Housekeeping Assistant - Brenda Reish
Collection and disposal of trash and vaccuming of Bethany building.
Peace Studies Associate - Scott Holland
Plan and administer the weekly Peace Forum. *(Not all duties must be done by the same person. Interested persons may apply for a portion of these responsibilities, although priority will be given to more comprehensive applicants.)
Peace Studies Assistant - Scott Holland
Assist Peace Studies Associate with weekly Peace Forum.
Presidential Forum Event Coordinator - President
Assist with all aspects of Presidential Forum
President's Office Assistant - Shaye Isaacs
Assist Executive Assistant to the President
Receptionist Assistant - Brian Schleeper
Work receptionist desk as fill in/back up person when regularly scheduled person is not available
Student Chapel Coordinator - Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm --This position has been filled.
Works with members of Patterns of Worship course to coordinate chapel services.
Student Services Assistant/Receptionist - Tracy Primozich
Provide assistance and support for Admissions, Business and Student Development offices. Mailings, database and website maintenance. Some work will be done while at the front desk.
Student Services Hospitality Coordinator - Tracy Primozich
Provide hospitable and supportive presence for prospective and current students during on campus events.
Teaching Assistant (B-102) - Dan Ulrich
Assist with classroom section of course through planning, implementing and evaluating the course. This position is for the spring semester only.
Work Study Assistant/Receptionist - Brian Schleeper --This position has been filled.
Facilitate the filling and monitoring of Federal Work-Study jobs. Some work will be done while at the front desk.
Writing Coach - Amy Ritchie
Serve as tutor to strengthen the writing skills of seminary students.
For more information about Federal Work-Study, contact:
Brian Schleeper, Student Services Associate
schlebr@bethanyseminary.edu 765- 983-1828
To apply for any of these FWS positions, submit an online application.















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