Federal Work Study- Testing

Elgin Community College; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Community College in Elgin, IL seeks an office aide to assist testing staff with organizing supplies, directing students, and supporting test check-in and related tasks.

This grant-funded, non-exempt role involves flexible hours within Monday–Saturday 9am–8pm, assisting staff with clerical duties, answering inquiries, and helping maintain a smooth testing environment on campus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Positive attitude

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:

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:

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Essential Duties:

1. Greet and direct students and visitors as appropriate
2. Provide testing candidates a locker key to secure items
3. Typical office duties (file, scan, copy, fax, etc.)
4. 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.