Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Architecture Department Assistant

Selectminds; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Federal Work Study Architecture Department Assistant at Harold Washington Campus. The role supports the Architecture Department through equipment maintenance, drafting tools upkeep, and assisting marketing efforts.

Ideal candidates are current CCC students, 16+, enrolled in at least 6 credits, with a 2.0 GPA or higher, and an interest in architectural studies. On-campus work eligibility and equal opportunity employment are noted.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States
• Active enrollment in City Colleges of Chicago and minimum of 6 semester hours per term
• Pursuing an approved credential, degree, or certificate
• Maintains a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• In good standing with no academic restrictions and not a current CCC employee

Responsibilities

• Organize department supplies and assist with fabrication tool maintenance
• Maintain and repair drafting equipment
• Assist with marketing materials and social media
• Gain experience with fabrication processes and software used in architectural studies
• Must have completed Architecture 123

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong math/counting skills

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Promotes a positive role model

Adheres to service standards

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Data Entry

Job description

Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Architecture Department Assistant

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

HAR0001674

Aug 17, 2026

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – ART & ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of 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 in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) 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:

• The student will organize department supplies, assist with maintenance and the use of fabrication tools.


• Maintain and repair drafting equipment


• Assist with marketing materials and social media.


• Experience with fabrication processes and software common to architectural studies.


• Students must have completed Architecture 123.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16years or older, have work permit consent, and 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 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 Microsoft Word/ Data Entry


• Excellent verbal communication skills.


• Strong math/counting skills.


• Excellent customer service skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.


• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

Salary Range: $17.05 per hour
Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus.
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.