Institutional Student Worker - Student Life

Elgin-Community-College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 182,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Positive work environment

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist the Student Life office in daily functions and event preparations. The role emphasizes student engagement and requires a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and communication abilities.

Successful candidates will have good academic standing and will be involved in various tasks, including staffing events and preparing logistical arrangements. The position offers flexible hours and valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Good academic standing required.
• Positive attitude towards the college.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing of events.
• Prepare logistical arrangements for events.
• Utilize creativity for event decoration.
• Assist in evaluation collection and tally.

Skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Good academic standing (min. 2.5 GPA)

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

M-Th preferred. Hours are flexible.

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

To assist the office of Student Life perform day-to-day functions and help prepare for events and initiatives carried out by the Student Life office. To be a representative of the office and encourage student engagement across campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good academic standing (min.2.5 GPA)
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm about ECC
• Strong organization, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to develop these skills
• Attention to detail

Essential Duties:

1. Staffing of events
2. Set up and take down of events
3. Utilize creativity to decorate or stage events
4. Assist with evaluation collection and tally
5. Assisting with various office and planning tasks
6. Preparing logistical arrangements for events

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10 lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.