College Work Study- Student Services/Pantry (00010643)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a Federal Work Study Assistant Aide for its Harry Truman Campus. The role involves assisting at the reception desk, providing general office support, and maintaining the cleanliness of the food pantry.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, actively enrolled in the City Colleges of Chicago, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. The position offers $17.00/hour, adhering to the City Colleges approved salary scale.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.

Responsibilities

• Assist at the reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide general office support including filing, faxing, and data entry.
• Ensure cleanliness of the food pantry and sanitize surfaces.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago

Excellent oral communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Federal Work Study – Assistant Aide

Harry Truman Campus – Student Services/Pantry 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 assist with receiving and organizing orders; sort, stock, and store food packets.
• Ensure cleanliness of food pantry and sanitize surfaces in accordance to the standards of the organization. Welcome and register pantry guests, monitor food inventory to determine needs.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be 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‑time 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.
• Ability to lift and carry 25–50 pounds.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.
• Eligible candidates for the Truman Market Position, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software, a strong degree of professionalism and the ability to pass a criminal history record check.

The salary is: $17.00/hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.