Clerical Student Employee (Academic Skills Center)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is recruiting a Clerical Student Employee for the Academic Skills Center to assist with general administrative tasks and student support. The role requires strong communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, data entry, and phone coverage.

Hours vary with the academic calendar, and students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. The position provides an opportunity to gain campus-based experience while helping fellow students succeed.

Qualifications

• Duties include general administrative tasks, interpersonal and organizational work, and use of Microsoft Office for data entry and filing.
• Must demonstrate good judgement, confidentiality, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to support students with individualized academic assistance in a respectful campus environment.
• Communicate clearly, think critically, and work well in a team to contribute to the department.
• Must manage time effectively and maintain accuracy in routine clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support within the Academic Skills Center.
• Answer phones, file, copy, run errands, and assist with data entry tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and convey information accurately and professionally.
• Support students through individualized academic assistance and guidance.

Skills

General Admin Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Entry

Answer Phones

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Time Management

Teamwork

Grammar Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clerical Student Employee (Academic Skills Center)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Position Title

Position Title Clerical Student Employee (Academic Skills Center)

Posting Number

Posting Number SE0044

Student Employment Type of Position

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

Actual Salary $15.00

Semester

Semester Spring , Summer

Department

Department Academic Skills Center

Direct Supervisor Phone [phone]

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

Duties/Skills

Duties/Skills General Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Filing/Copying, Run Errands, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Good Judgement, Good oral and written communication skills, Excellent grammar skills, Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance

Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to:

· Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).

· Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.

· Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.

· Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)

· Implement Self-Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.

· Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Days Needed

Times Needed

Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements

This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Posting Date

Posting Date 01/06/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at Moraine Valley Community College for the fall and/or spring semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently have an open Code of Conduct case at Moraine Valley Community College?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you have attended Moraine Valley for one semester or more, do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which semester are you applying for?
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
• * If you are applying for Summer, are you currently enrolled in 3 or more credit hours during the summer?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not applying for Summer Semester
• * Do you have a family member that is employed by Moraine Valley Community College?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a family member employed by MVCC, please state their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever been employed at MVCC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you have been previously hired by MVCC, please list date and position held

  (Open Ended Question)