Federal Work Study- Testing

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Community College is looking for an office assistant to support the testing staff in maintaining organized office supplies and workspace. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, providing testing candidates with locker keys, and performing typical office duties like filing and answering calls.

This position offers flexible working hours between Monday and Saturday, and strong communication and customer service skills are essential. A positive attitude towards ECC is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for Elgin Community College.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct students and visitors as appropriate.
• Provide testing candidates a locker key to secure items.
• Perform typical office duties such as filing, scanning, and copying.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Ability to follow directions

Job description

Overview

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

Flexible hours within Monday - Saturday 9am to 8pm

Rate Of Pay

$13.00

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded

Yes

Job Summary

Assist testing staff in maintaining and organizing office supplies and workspace. Help testing candidates secure belongings for test check-in. Support testing staff in office tasks.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm about ECC
• Ability to follow directions.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiar with the various college departments such as advising, admissions, registration, student life, and financial aid.

Essential Duties

• Greet and direct students and visitors as appropriate
• Provide testing candidates a locker key to secure items
• Typical office duties (file, scan, copy, fax, etc.)
• Answer phone calls and respond to general inquiry voicemails and emails

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

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.