College Work Study - Financial Aid (00010638)

Selectminds; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is offering a College Work Study position in Financial Aid for students at Harry Truman Campus. The job supports the Financial Aid Office by handling reception duties, assisting with daily operations, and contributing to various office projects.

Eligible students must meet CCC eligibility requirements and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. The position emphasizes on-campus work study in a federally funded program, with hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $19.00

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or actively pursuing GED at CCC.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office.
• Assist staff in the day-to-day functions of the Office.
• Provide support on various projects and assignments as needed.
• Provide general office support including filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

College Work Study - Financial Aid (00010638)

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

TRU0001255

Oct 07, 2025

Federal Work Study
Harry Truman Campus - Financial Aid Office

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

TheFederal Work Study Program(FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) complies with the Department of Education's regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity.

The FWS program encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Student will assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office
• Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the Office.
• Provides support on various projects and assignments as needed.
• Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and Data entry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit semester hours
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in "good standing" - no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are "employment at-will"

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds

Salary Range: $17.00 or $19.00/hr.

Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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