Student Employee Pool-Arts & Sciences

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

Job summary

Parkland College is seeking student employees for the Arts & Sciences pool. Students will work part-time in essential office functions, handling tasks from answering calls to managing documents.

This role is designed for flexible availability, matching departmental needs, with a typical hourly rate of $15.00. Ideal applicants are encouraged to communicate effectively and maintain a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility for student employment determined by Financial Aid.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and filing systems is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors.
• File and retrieve documents, records, and reports.
• Create documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Assist with completing departmental forms.

Skills

Communication skills

Office procedures knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite familiarity

Ability to work independently

Job description

Student Employee Pool – Arts & Sciences

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Student employees are hired on an as‑needed basis, and the number of available positions may change throughout the academic year. This is a pooled position, meaning there is not a single, immediate opening. Instead, 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. We encourage you to keep your application up to date.

Arts, Media & Social Sciences departments include Natural Sciences, Planetarium, Math, Humanities, Theater, Arts, Media, and Social Sciences.

Student employment positions are part‑time, 19 hour or less per week, temporary/seasonal appointments. The work schedule depends on departmental needs and employee availability. Typical work hours are 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 entry.
• 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, and communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer