Harold Washington College Work Study Student- Student Assistant- Career Services

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a Student Assistant for its Career Services Department to assist with managing social media platforms, contribute to the Career Center's outreach efforts, and promote events. Candidates must be students in good standing at one of the City Colleges, have a minimum GPA, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Experience with updating social media platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute content to social media platforms.
• Assist Career Advisors with presentations and events.
• Create marketing materials for events.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Excellent time management

Social media management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harold Washington College Work Study Student- Student Assistant- Career Services

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

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Dec 09, 2021

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – STUDENT ASSISTANT
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – CAREER SERVICES 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 Assistant will have access to Navigate for appointment scheduling purposes and will be handling sensitive information. They would also assist with managing our social media platforms. Student Assistants are expected to bring creativity to our center with promoting events and current job openings that need to be filled immediately.

• Contribute content to the Career Center social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
• Aid Career Advisors with classroom presentation and events.
• Manage and design our HWC hot jobs newsletter.
• Create marketing material for department events and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

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)
• Excellent time management and work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and great customer service.
• Experience with updating and managing social media platforms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• 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.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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