Federal Work Study - Student Life Program Assistant

Elgin-Community-College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a Student Life Assistant to support day-to-day functions in the office and prepare for diverse events. This role requires coordinating staffing of events, setting up and taking down event spaces, and creatively decorating for functions. The candidate should maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit strong organizational and communication skills, and promote student engagement on campus. The position offers flexible hours and a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maintain good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for ECC.
• Develop strong organization, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff events to encourage student engagement.
• Set up and take down event spaces.
• Utilize creativity for event decoration.
• Assist with evaluation collection for events.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for events.

Skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

M-Th preferred. Hours are flexible.

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

To assist the office of Student Life perform day-to-day functions and help prepare for events and initiatives carried out by the Student Life office. To be a representative of the office and encourage student engagement across campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good academic standing (min. 2.5 GPA)
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm about ECC
• Strong organization, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to develop these skills
• Attention to detail

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Not specified.

Essential Duties:

• Staffing of events
• Set up and take down of events
• Utilize creativity to decorate or stage events
• Assist with evaluation collection and tally
• Assisting with various office and planning tasks
• Preparing logistical arrangements for events

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10 lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g., computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.