Student Employee, Project Achieve (Student Support Services)

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Student Employee for Project Achieve to support student services. The role includes front desk coverage, helping students with applications, and creating promotional materials, all within the Project Achieve and TRiO Student Support Services framework.

The position is part-time, with up to 20 hours per week during fall/spring and up to 28 hours during breaks, pending supervisor approval. FWS only.

Qualifications

• Receive Federal Work Study.
• Must be enrolled at Joliet Junior College in at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semester.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, public speaking and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
• HOURS: Must be available to work Monday-Friday between 8am-4:30pm, 15-20 hours/week.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Assist new students with Program application.
• Assist students with making appointments with proper academic tutor.
• Create flyers, brochures, bulletin boards and other promotional materials.
• Provide front desk coverage and answer phones as needed.
• Handle documentation and files.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Office coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Title:

Student Employee, Project Achieve (Student Support Services)

Job Description:

N/A

STATUS:

Part time

DEPARTMENT:

Project Achieve

DIVISION:

Student Development

REPORTS TO:

Tonetta Jones, Coordinator, TRiO Student Support Services; and Lynn Douglass-McGee, Secretary, Project Achieve

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-exempt

MINIMUM PAY RATE:

$15.00 per hour

(Position is FWS only)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist new students with Program application
• 2. Assist students with making appointments with proper academic tutor
• 3. Create flyers, brochures, bulletin boards and other promotional materials.
• 4. Provide front desk coverage and answer phones as needed.
• 5. Handle documentation and files.
• 6. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Receive Federal Work Study
• 2. Must be enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semester.
• 3. Maintain GPA of 2.0 or higher
• 4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, public speaking and customer service skills
• 5. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• 6. HOURS: Must be available to work Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4:30pm, 15-20 hours/week
• 7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Familiar with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• 2. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• 3. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal office physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20