Federal Work Study - The Write Place

Elgin Community College; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a student assistant for The Write Place, ECC’s writing center. The role includes greeting students, guiding them through registration forms, collecting completed paperwork, and entering data into the computer.

The position is grant-funded and pays $15.00 per hour with a flexible schedule. Ideal candidates are friendly, punctual, detail-oriented, and comfortable using basic computer software.

Qualifications

• Friendly and personable demeanor with good grooming
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented in handling registrations
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and basic software
• Excel data-entry experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Greet students visiting The Write Place for help
• Explain how to fill out the student registration form
• Collect forms from students and verify accuracy
• Enter registration data into the computer

Skills

Friendly

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Punctual

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

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

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

To assist in the day-to-day operations and procedures in The Write Place, ECC’s writing center.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The student should be friendly and personable, well-groomed, and a self-starter. He or she should also be careful about details, reliable, punctual, and able to use a computer keyboard.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience at entering data in a spreadsheet like Excel is a plus, but not necessary—the supervisor can show the worker what he or she needs to know.

Essential Duties:

• Greet students visiting The Write Place for help.
• Explain how to fill out the student registration form.
• Collect forms from students when they leave, and make sure they have been filled out correctly.
• Enter student registration data on the computer.

Other Duties:

• File paper forms, and pay attention to when supplies (paper, pencils, etc.) are needed.
• 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.