Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Architecture Department Assistant

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is offering Federal Work Study positions for the Harold Washington Campus in the Architecture/Art & Architecture Department. The role supports the department by organizing supplies, maintaining drafting equipment, and assisting with marketing materials and social media.

Ideal candidates are students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and pursuing an architectural credential. Wages are about $17.05/hour and may vary by on/off campus location.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or pursuing GED.
• Must be actively attending City Colleges of Chicago.
• Minimum 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Maintains minimum 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• No CCChicago employment conflict; employment at-will.

Responsibilities

• Organize department supplies and assist with fabrication tools.
• Maintain and repair drafting equipment.
• Assist with marketing materials and social media.
• Experience with fabrication processes and architectural software.
• Must have completed Architecture 123.

Skills

Verbal communication

Math/counting

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Data Entry

Job description

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.