Federal Work Study - Student Life

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday -Friday: 8am to 7pm; Flexible

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

The position of a Student Worker allows one to be an important asset to the Office of First Year Programs and Student Life by assisting Staff and Student Leaders of clubs/organizations. Student Workers will assist students involved in clubs and organizations make an important impact on the campus by assisting in a variety of tasks. Additionally, Student Workers will be responsible for having a general understanding of Elgin Community College to accurately help customers that visit the campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Currently enrolled in a least six (6) ECC credit hours
• Qualify for Federal Work Study (visit financial aid for details)
• Good academic standing (min.2.5 GPA)
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm about ECC
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to develop these skills.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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Essential Duties:

• Assisting staff with programs and activities
• Acting as front desk personnel
• Data base entry
• Assembly of mailings
• Bulletin Board Postings
• Providing information to students about clubs and other Elgin Community College Services
• Maintain information brochure rack
• Assist with van maintenance and cleaning
• Keeping Office and Kitchen clean and organized
• Storage & Club room clean up
• Physically check & restock paper if need be
• Check supply cabinets and update the inventory log
• Storage & Club room clean up
• Van Rentals
• Pizza Orders
• Issuing Student ID’s
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.


In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.