Student Aide - Business and Social Science

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking a part-time student aide to support the front desk and general office tasks in the Business and Social Sciences division. Schedule is based on student availability with weekday shifts and up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting staff and students with daily tasks. Applicants must be Harper College students registered for a minimum credit hours per semester, and English proficiency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Be eligible for English 097 or higher
• Some general office or customer service experience preferred
• Bilingual students are encouraged to apply, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide general office assistance as determined by the Business and Social Sciences division
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors and students at front desk
• Assist students, faculty and staff with daily tasks and special projects
• Check-in/intake of students, make copies, data entry
• Give directions and perform other office duties as needed

Job description

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

Overview

Schedule Information:

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

Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Wednesday: 12 - 4:30pm

Thursday: 12 - 4:30pm

Maximum hours per week: 20 hours

General Functions:

• Provide general office assistance as determined by the Business and Social Sciences division
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors and students at front desk
• Assist students, faculty and staff with daily tasks and special projects

Schedule appointments

• Check-in/intake of students
• Make copies
• Data entry

• Give directions
  • Perform other office duties as needed

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

In order to apply for this position, you must be a current Harper College student and registered for a minimum of6credit hours for each semester (fall/spring) you are working. For the summer session, student aides must be registered for at least3credit hours in summer or at least 6 credit hours for the following fall semester. Be 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 required. Basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook is helpful. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply, but this is not a requirement of the job

Special Notes:

• Please be sure to update your application each semester to reflect your new availability.
• Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available

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.