Student Employee Pool-Adult Education and Workforce Development

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

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign is seeking student employees for the Adult Education and Workforce Development department. Positions are part-time, up to 19 hours per week, and will pay $15 per hour. Responsibilities include answering phones, filing documents, and creating documents using Microsoft Office.

This is a pooled position, with applications reviewed over time. Eligible candidates will be contacted for interviews as spots become available, with applications kept on file until April 2027.

Qualifications

• Meet all eligibility requirements for student employment as determined by Financial Aid.
• This position requires Federal Work Study.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including PCs and multi‑line telephone.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors.
• File and retrieve documents, records, and reports.
• Assist with completing forms according to department procedures.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Spelling and grammar

Accurate typing

Office procedures knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Eligibility for student employment determined by Financial Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word)

Standard office equipment

Job description

Student Employee Pool - Adult Education and Workforce Development

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Student employees are hired on an as‑needed basis. This is a pooled position; there is not a single open spot. Applications are collected and reviewed over time, and qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview as positions become available. All student employment applications will remain on file until April 2027. All student employment positions are part‑time, 19 hour or less per week, and are temporary/seasonal appointments. Some positions may require federal work study. The work schedule is dependent upon departmental needs and employee availability, with typical work hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday‑Friday.

Essential Job Functions

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors; 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.
• Create documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Assist with completing forms in accordance with department procedures.
• Create and manage paper or electronic filing systems, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
• Provide assistance with website content as needed.
• Operate office equipment such as copiers, PCs, and phone systems.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Meet all eligibility requirements for student employment as determined by Financial Aid.
• This position requires Federal Work Study.
• Knowledge of proper telephone techniques and etiquette, excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Accurate typing ability.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and office filing systems.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including PCs, multi‑line telephone, and copy/fax machines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Access, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].