College Work Study Student- First Year Experience Assistant

Selectminds; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) seeks a Federal Work Study student for the First Year Experience Assistant role. You will support first-year students, assist with events, and help coordinate campus activities under the Office of Student Experience.

The position emphasizes on-campus engagement, flexible hours 10am–4pm, and responsibilities across departments to build practical experience in student services. This on-campus role supports CCC's federal work-study program.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Active enrollment in City Colleges of Chicago with at least 6 semester hours.
• Maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA; waived for first semester new students.
• Not a current CCC employee (full or part-time).

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and mentorship to First-year students.
• Assists with event planning, set ups and clean ups.
• Communicates office support and activities around the college.
• May perform clerical duties such as research and organization.
• Flexible Hours within Monday- Friday 10am-4pm

Skills

Microsoft Word

Data Entry

Oral communication

Math skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

College Work Study Student- First Year Experience Assistant

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

HAR0001692

Aug 20, 2026

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE ASSISTANT HAROLD WASINGTON CAMPUS– OFFICE OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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 toward 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:

• Provides assistance and mentorship to First-year students.
• Provides assistance with event planning, set ups and clean ups.
• Communicating office support and activities around the college
• May include clerical duties such as research, organization, and others as assigned
• Flexible Hours within Monday- Friday 10am-4pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16years 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 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• 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 Microsoft Word/ Data Entry
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong math/counting skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• 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.

Salary Range: $17.05 per hour Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus. City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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