College Work Study Financial Coach - (00012339)

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is seeking a College Work Study Financial Coach for the Harry Truman Campus in the Financial Aid Office. This Federal Work Study position supports outreach, financial literacy, and financial aid processing for eligible students.

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program, maintain at least 6 credit hours, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. The role includes confidential handling of information and a background/drug screening.

Qualifications

• GPA of 2.0
• Enrolled in a degree program
• Maintain 6 credit hours each semester
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Adhere to confidentiality policy
• Pass background/drug screening
• Strong interpersonal and information-retrieval skills
• Ability to discuss personal financial information professionally

Responsibilities

• Assist Student Financial Aid Advisor with outreach activities (Resource Fairs, financial literacy events)
• Assist students with project-related duties
• Assist in completing financial aid applications and public benefits processes
• Peer Financial Counselors learn and understand financial aid programs and benefits
• Serve community members seeking information on financial aid or wraparound services

Skills

Interacting with people

Assisting with online applications

Researching information

Talking to students about sensitive is

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

College Work Study Financial Coach - (00012339)

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

TRU0001757

1 day ago

College Work Study Financial Coach
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:

• Assist Student Financial Aid Advisor in performing outreach activities, such as Resource Fairs, financial literacy, Financial Aid events and or campus related events.
• Assist students with project go related duties.
• Assist in the completion of financial aid applications and public benefits processes.
• Peer Financial Counselors are expected to become adept at learning and understanding financial aid programs and public benefit options, which may be available to meet a wide range of student needs.
• Peer Financial Counselor will also serve any community members looking to get information on applying for financial aid or wrap around services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GPA of 2.0
• Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• Enrolled in a degree program
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress;
• Adhere to college’s confidentiality policy;
• Successfully pass background/drug screening;
• Above average skills in: Interacting with people; assisting with online applications, and researching information
• Excellent skills in: Making students feel comfortable about discussing personal, private Information
• Ability to prioritize student service experiences

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

The salary is: $19.00/hour.

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.