Student Aide – Adult Educational Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Harper College AED is seeking a part-time front desk assistant to greet visitors, answer calls, and share information on HSE and ELA programs. You will perform data entry, file student records, and keep supplies organized while supporting faculty and staff with administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled at Harper College with at least six credits, have basic keyboarding skills, and are proficient with Microsoft Office. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at Harper College with a minimum of six credits per semester.
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask with prior office or customer-service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide customer service at the front desk.
• Answer phone calls and assist callers.
• Provide information about High School Equivalency (HSE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) programs.
• Perform data entry tasks, sort and distribute mail.
• File and maintain student records.
• Keep office supplies organized and stocked.
• Assist faculty and staff with administrative tasks.
• Help with organizing AED events.
• Being bilingual in Spanish is an added advantage.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Education

Harper College enrollment (6 credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

General Function: Provide general assistance as determined by the department.

About the Team

Harper College Adult Educational Development (AED) offers adult education classes to help adult students develop essential skills needed for today’s workforce.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide customer service at the front desk.
• Answer phone calls and assist callers.
• Provide information about High School Equivalency (HSE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) programs.
• Perform data entry tasks, sort and distribute mail.
• File and maintain student records.
• Keep office supplies organized and stocked.
• Assist faculty and staff with administrative tasks.
• Help with organizing AED events.
• Being bilingual in Spanish is an added advantage.

Education Requirements

Current enrollment at Harper College with a minimum of six credits per semester (three credits for the summer semester).

Experience Requirements

Basic keyboarding skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ability to multitask, and preferably some prior office or customer‑service experience.

Work Schedule

The part‑time schedule is based on the student’s availability, requiring availability during the following hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Application Requirements

You'll need a cover letter and resume along with your completed application.

Employment sponsorship is not available.