Student Employee Pool-Admissions, Assessment & Financial Aid

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign is offering a part-time Student Employee Pool position within Admissions, Assessment & Financial Aid. The role includes various office tasks such as answering calls, filing documents, and assisting with Microsoft Office applications.

This position requires effective communication skills and familiarity with office procedures. Students looking to gain work experience while studying are encouraged to apply. The hourly rate is $15.00.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of office procedures and filing systems.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors.
• File and retrieve documents and records.
• Operate office equipment such as copiers and PCs.

Skills

Office procedures

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently

Education

Eligibility for student employment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Student Employee Pool-Admissions, Assessment & Financial Aid

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Student employment positions are part-time (19 hours or less per week) and temporary/seasonal appointments. Some positions may require federal work study. The work schedule depends on departmental needs and employee availability, typically between 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday–Friday.

Essential Job Functions

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors; attempt to respond to inquiries and provide appropriate information; take messages when needed.
• File and retrieve documents, records, and reports.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email. Deliver, pick‑up, and distribute internal mail and packages for the department as needed.
• Create documents using Microsoft Office applications. Learn other computer programs to assist with data entering.
• Assist with completing forms in accordance with department procedures.
• Create and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
• Provide assistance with website content as needed.
• Operate office equipment, such as copiers, PCs, and/or phone systems.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• May assist with special projects, research, and events.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Meet all eligibility requirements for student employment as determined by Financial Aid. Some positions may require Federal Work Study.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and office filing systems.
• Ability to learn how to operate standard office equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone. Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Access, Excel, Word) is preferred.
• Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Parkland College is an equal opportunity employer.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.