First Year Experience and Transition- College Work Student (Summer Term)

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

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a College Work Study Student for the Summer Term. The role involves assisting at the reception desk and providing general office support, including data entry and managing computer labs. Candidates must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. This part-time position pays $17.00 per hour and offers a valuable opportunity to gain work experience while attending college.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff.
• Provide general office support including filing, faxing, photocopying.
• Manage open computer labs ensuring supplies are available.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

First Year Experience and Transition - College Work Student (Summer Term)

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

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FEDERAL WORK STUDY - FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE AND TRANSITION (SUMMER TERM)
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is the largest community college system in Illinois and has 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 to assist them with post‑secondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago 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
• Manage the open computer labs on campus, ensuring printers have paper and toner
• Assist students with basic computer access, MS Office and other related programs
• Help students log into the computer, print homework and reset passwords
• Ensure everyone who enters the labs logs into the system
• Maintain order of all items in the lab

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 semester hours of pre‑credit or credit classes
• 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 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
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as a City Colleges of Chicago representative
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail

Student worker rate is $17.00 per hour. If a variance from $17.00 per hour is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!