College Work Study Student Career Department Liaison

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is the largest community college system in Illinois, serving over 70,000 students each year. As a College Work Study Student Career Department Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily functions of the Office and promoting office services to prospective students.

Job Summary

This part-time employment opportunity is available through the Federal Work Study Program (FWS), a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students. The FWS program encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible.

About You

  • You must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
  • You must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
  • You must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
  • You must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
  • You must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
  • You must be in "good standing" - no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
  • You must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

What We Offer

We offer a competitive hourly wage of approximately $15 per hour, based on the federal minimum wage guidelines and taking into account the cost of living in the Chicago area. This amount may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities as a College Work Study Student Career Department Assistant include:

  • Assisting at the reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering the office
  • Providing support on various projects and assignments as needed
  • Providing general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry
  • Adhering to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
  • Assisting as the receptionist, promoting office services to prospective students, and performing other tasks as required

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

  • High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago
  • Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative
  • Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
  • Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, customer service, strong communication skills, data entry, and attention to details

About the City Colleges of Chicago

The City Colleges of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.



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