Kennedy-King College Work Study Student- Student Experience Ambassador

CCC; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a College Work Study – Student Experience Ambassador at Kennedy-King College. The role supports elevating student voice through empathy interviews, note-taking, and timely reporting using supplied templates.

Ambassadors assist with surveys, data entry, and general office tasks while maintaining confidentiality. Eligible students must be enrolled, working up to 20 hours per week, with a minimum GPA and basic Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or actively pursuing GED.
• Interest in student experience and equity.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Excellent listening and note-taking.
• Able to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Conducts 1:1 or small-group empathy interviews with fellow students on pre-determined topics.
• Takes clear, accurate, and objective notes during interviews.
• Transcribes, organizes, and submits interview notes using templates.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions.
• Attends required trainings on interviewing, confidentiality, and documentation.
• Provides feedback on interview tools and participates in peer learning sessions.
• Collaborates with supervisors and ambassadors to identify themes and insights.
• Supports implementation of student surveys.
• Performs basic word processing and data operations in Word and Excel.
• Provides general office support including filing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Provides general customer service and adheres to standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Note-taking

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

COLLEGE WORK STUDY – STUDENT EXPERIENCE AMBASSADOR

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering its students to take part in building a stronger and more just city. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.
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.
• Reporting to an assigned supervisor, the College Work Study – Student Experience Ambassador supports efforts to elevate student voice by conducting one‑on‑one and small‑group empathy interviews on pre‑determined topics related to the CCC student experience. This role involves gathering and documenting student feedback, organizing and submitting interview notes, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in regular training and peer learning sessions. Additional responsibilities include general office support, customer service, and assistance with special projects and administrative tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ambassadors serve as on-the-ground partners, ensuring student perspectives inform institutional decisions around programming, engagement, and support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts 1:1 or small‑group empathy interviews with fellow students on pre‑determined topics.
• Takes clear, accurate, and objective notes during interviews.
• Transcribes, organizes, and submits interview notes in a timely manner using provided templates.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions.
• Attends required trainings on empathy interviewing, confidentiality, and documentation.
• Provides feedback on interview tools and participate in peer learning sessions.
• Collaborates with supervisors and fellow ambassadors to identify themes and insights.
• Supports implementation of student surveys
• Performs basic word processing and data operations in Word and Excel.
• Provides support on various projects and assignments as needed.
• Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Provides general customer service.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be 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 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
• Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term.
• All positions are “employment at‑will.”
• Maximum of 20 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Previous relevant work experience desirable but not required.
• Interest in student experience, equity, and campus improvement initiatives.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening and note‑taking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with peers.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally diverse environment, fostering inclusivityand collaboration.
• Ability to conduct interviews in a professional manner, adhering to research guidelines.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to manage confidential information with care.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and strong customer service skills in all interactions.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Training Provided

All selected Ambassadors will participate in mandatory training covering empathy interviewing, data collection practices, confidentiality, and student engagement best practices.

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.

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