College Work Study - Financial Aid (00010638)

City Colleges of Chicago • Chicago, IL

82d • $17 - $19

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office
• Assist staff in the day-to-day functions of the Office
• Provide support on various projects and assignments as needed
• Provide general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry

Benefits

• Subsidized part-time employment
• Experience in prospective fields
• Wages can be used towards educational and living expenses

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED