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

City Colleges of Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic student assistants to join their Career Services team. This role offers a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the promotion of events and job openings. You will manage social media platforms, create marketing materials, and assist with various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a commitment to customer service excellence. Join a supportive environment where your creativity can shine and help fellow students navigate their career paths!

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours of classes.
• Excellent time management and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media platforms and contribute to content creation.
• Assist Career Advisors with presentations and events.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Social Media Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 16 years 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 hours pre-credit or 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.