College Work Study Financial Coach - (00012339)

CCC Social Sourcing • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Work Study Financial Coach is a Federal Work Study position in the Financial Aid Office at the Harry Truman Campus. The role supports student financial aid outreach and helps students and community members access financial aid information and wraparound services. Peer Financial Counselors learn about financial aid programs and public benefit options to help address a range of student needs. This is a subsidized part-time employment opportunity for eligible students, with wages intended to help cover educational and living expenses.

Requirements

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; the GPA requirement is waived for first-semester new students.
• Consistently maintain at least 6 credit hours each semester.
• Be enrolled in a degree program and pursue an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress and be in good standing with no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Adhere to the college’s confidentiality policy.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Be at least 16 years old, have work-permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Actively attend one of the City Colleges of Chicago and not be a current full- or part-time City Colleges of Chicago employee.
• Have a high school diploma or be actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Have knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Demonstrate excellent oral communication, customer service, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Promote a positive role model and favorable public image for City Colleges of Chicago and adhere to its Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Have above-average skills in interacting with people, assisting with online applications, and researching information.
• Help students feel comfortable discussing personal and private information.
• Be able to prioritize student service experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Student Financial Aid Advisor with outreach activities, including resource fairs, financial literacy activities, financial aid events, and campus-related events.
• Assist students with Project Go-related duties.
• Assist with financial aid applications and public benefits processes.
• Learn and understand financial aid programs and public benefit options that may address student needs.
• Provide information to community members seeking help applying for financial aid or accessing wraparound services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED