Student Aide - Business and Social Science

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking a part-time front desk assistant to support the Business and Social Sciences division. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors and students, assisting faculty and staff with daily tasks and special projects.

Schedule varies with student availability; hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, up to 20 hours per week. Employment is contingent upon a background check; bilinguals welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Current Harper College student enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester (fall/spring) or 3 credits in summer or 6 credits in the following fall.
• Experience in general office or customer service is preferred in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual students are welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reception
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors
• Special projects
• Assist faculty/staff/students
• Schedule appointments
• Check‑in / intake of students
• Make copies
• Data entry
• Give directions

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

Harper College student

Job description

About Us

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Job Description

Provide general office assistance as determined by the Business and Social Sciences division. Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors and students at the front desk, assisting students, faculty, and staff with daily tasks and special projects, and performing other office duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reception
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors
• Special projects
• Assist faculty/staff/students
• Schedule appointments
• Check‑in / intake of students
• Make copies
• Data entry
• Give directions

Schedule Information

Work schedule will be determined based on student availability. Must have some availability to work during the following weekday hours:

• Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Maximum hours per week: 20 hours.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Current Harper College student, registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester (fall/spring) or at least 3 credit hours in the summer session or at least 6 credit hours in the following fall semester. Eligible for English 097 or higher.

Experience Requirements: Some general office or customer service experience preferably in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual students are always needed but not a requirement of the job.

Special Notes:

• Resume is requested and may be directly attached to your application, but is not required.
• Cover letter may be directly attached to your application; optional.
• Please be sure to update your application each semester to reflect new availability.
• Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.