College Work Study- Library (00010877)

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

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is seeking a Federal Work Study – Assistant Aide in Truman College, Library Department. This on-campus role supports reception, office tasks, data entry, and library operations, offering flexible, part-time hours under the federal work-study program.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students meeting eligibility criteria (minimum 6 credit hours, GPA 2.0, and eligibility to work in the United States).

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 16+ years, work permit, US work eligibility
• Active enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago
• Enrolled in minimum 6 credit hours
• Pursuing an approved education credential
• GPA 2.0 or waived for first semester
• Not a current CCC employee
• Employment at-will

Responsibilities

• Assist at reception desk greeting students, faculty, and staff
• Assist staff in day-to-day office functions
• Support on various projects and assignments as needed
• General office support: filing, faxing, photocopying, data entry
• Adhere to CCC Customer Services Excellence Standards
• Assist with library duties: check books in/out, maintain inventory, conduct audits
• Answer student questions and assist TR community with materials
• Assist with books, Xerox, and reference materials as needed

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

TRU0001760

1 day ago

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.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable 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!