College Work Study- Library (00010877)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman College – Library Department is offering a Federal Work Study – Assistant Aide position within City Colleges of Chicago. The role involves assisting at the library reception, supporting staff with daily duties, and helping with cataloging and reference activities.

Candidates must be CCC students in good standing and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. The position pays $17.05–$19.00 per hour under the FWS program, with offered rates determined by campus location.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 16+ years old, eligible to work in the US
• Active enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago
• Enrolled in minimum of 6 credit hours
• Pursuing approved credential, degree, or certificate
• Minimum 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• In good standing, not a current CCC employee
• Employment at-will

Responsibilities

• Assist at reception desk, greet students, faculty, staff
• Assist staff in day-to-day library/office functions
• Support on various projects and assignments as needed
• General office duties: filing, faxing, photocopying, data entry
• Adhere to CCC Customer Services Excellence Standards
• Assist with checking books/materials in/out, library inventory, and audits
• Provide information and assistance to students and TR community
• Assist with books, Xerox, and locating reference materials

Skills

Oral communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Truman College – Library Department

Federal Work Study – Assistant Aide

Truman College – Library Department

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.

The Federal 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.

Primary Objective

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.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• The Work Study will be assisting with the following duties; check books and other materials in and out of the library, maintain library inventory, and conduct periodic audits of the information on file.
• Provide, facilitate, answer student’s questions as needed.
• Assist students and the TR community with books, Xerox and finding reference materials and leisure reading materials when asked.

Qualifications

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.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Promotes a positive role model and favourable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Proficiency in English and ability to interact well with the public.

Salary Range: $17.05 - $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!

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