Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Global Student Support Assistant

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Global Student Support Assistant at Harold Washington Campus. This role involves assisting Visa Holders and performing operational tasks related to food distribution to students and staff.

Applicants must be current students, demonstrate strong customer service skills, and be eligible to work in the United States. Flexible work hours are available, allowing scheduling around academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Must not be a current employee of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serves as front desk contact for Visa Holders.
• Supports the office in creating a welcoming environment.
• Performs operational tasks related to food distribution.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work in diverse teams

Education

Currently enrolled student at Harold Washington College

Tools

Word

Google Docs

PDF editing tools

Job description

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – GLOBAL STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DEPARTMENT

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 postsecondary financial needs.

Primary Objective

Reporting to an assigned supervisor, the Student Worker performs operational and manual tasks related to receiving, shelving, and organizing packaged and refrigerated food products as well as fresh produce for distribution to students, campus personnel, and the surrounding community. Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Serves as the front desk contact for Visa Holders, providing assistance with answering questions, creating documents, and filing.
• Supports the office in creating a welcoming environment.
• Skilled in Word, Google Docs, and PDF editing.
• Flexible schedule – willing to build work schedule around students’ call schedule.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours of pre‑credit or credit classes.
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Must be in good standing with no academic restrictions at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must not be a current full‑time or part‑time employee of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Enrolled freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term.
• All positions are employment at‑will.
• Maximum of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student and have Harold Washington College as their home campus, and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and strong customer service skills in all interactions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally diverse environment, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.