Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Office Assistant

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

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Federal Work Study Office Assistant (Student Worker) for the Harold Washington Campus. The role supports the Office of the Vice President with front desk tasks and confidential document handling, aligned with the Foundation’s guidelines.

Ideal candidates are CCC students enrolled in at least six credit hours, with strong communication, time management, and customer service skills. Hours are 9am–12pm, Monday to Friday, in a welcoming campus environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 16 years or older, work permit, and eligible to work in the United States.
• Active enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours (pre-credit or credit).
• Pursuing an approved credential, degree, or certificate.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (waived for first-semester students).
• In good standing with no academic restrictions at CCC.
• Not currently a CCC employee (full- or part-time).
• All positions are employment at-will.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk Assistants will file and scan confidential documents.
• Knowledge of myccc.edu, Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and work ethic.
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and provide customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9am–12pm.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

myccc.edu

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in minimum 6 semester hours

Federal Work Study enrollment

Tools

Zoom

myccc.edu portal

Microsoft Office

Job description

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – OFFICE ASSISTANT (STUDENT WORKER)

HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

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

• Front Desk Assistants will be responsible for filing, scanning very confidential documents.
• Knowledge of myccc.edu, Zoom, Teams, Microsoft Office a plus.
• Excellent time management and work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and great customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm

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.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hour pre-credit of credit classes.
• Must be a part of the Students Financial Aid Program and approved for Federal Work Study.
• Must successfully pass CCC hiring process (Including criminal background check & drug screening if “sensitive’ responsibilities are in the job description)
• 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.