College Work Study - Office of the Vice President

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) complies with the Department of Education's regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity.

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. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.

General Responsibilities:

• Answers calls and takes messages or redirects calls to appropriate personnel.
• Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the Office.
• Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal communications skills

Proficient knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago

Effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities

Knowledge of social media platforms preferred

Working knowledge of camera, iPad and other office devices preferred

Remain professional whenever representing or conducting Truman business, both on and off campus

Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago

Experience with Microsoft Office programs

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds

The salary is: $17.00/hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.