Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Office Assistant

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

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is seeking a Federal Work Study Office Assistant at Harold Washington Campus. The student worker will support the Office of the Vice President with front desk tasks, file handling, and confidential document processing. Preferred familiarity with CCC systems, Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office.

Eligibility requires 16+ years old, enrollment in CCC, and Federal Work Study approval. The role is on-campus, part-time, with an hourly wage of $17.05.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in CCC programs and eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Must be actively attending City Colleges of Chicago courses.
• Minimum GPA requirements or good standing per CCC policy.

Responsibilities

• Filing and scanning confidential documents at the front desk.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks and customer service.
• Knowledge of CCC systems and Microsoft tools is a plus.
• Uphold professional demeanor and strong interpersonal relations.
• Support other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Office Assistant

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

HAR0001708

16 hours ago

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.