About The Position

The Federal Work Study Office Assistant is a student-worker position in the Office of the Vice President at Harold Washington College. The Federal Work Study Program provides subsidized part-time employment to eligible students to help with postsecondary financial needs and, where possible, gives students experience in areas aligned with their studies. Students may use their wages for educational and living expenses. The role supports front-desk operations and includes filing and scanning highly confidential documents. The position operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The offered hourly rate is $17.05; the rate offered will be determined based on whether the assigned location is on campus or off campus. Employment is at will.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old, have work-permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes.
  • Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
  • Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; the GPA requirement is waived for first-semester new students.
  • Must be in good standing, with no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
  • Must not be a current full-time or part-time employee of City Colleges of Chicago.
  • High school diploma required, or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Must be part of the Student Financial Aid Program and approved for Federal Work Study.
  • Must successfully pass the CCC hiring process, including a criminal background check and drug screening if the job description includes sensitive responsibilities.
  • Excellent time-management skills and work ethic.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional demeanor and strong customer-service skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of myccc.edu, Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • File and scan highly confidential documents.
  • Promote a positive role model and favorable public image as a City Colleges of Chicago representative.
  • Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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