Student Employee, Project Achieve (Student Support Services)

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time student employee position within the Project Achieve department, reporting to the Coordinator of TRiO Student Support Services and the Secretary of Project Achieve. The role is classified as non-exempt and has a minimum pay rate of $15.00 per hour, exclusively for Federal Work Study recipients. The position involves assisting new students with applications, scheduling appointments with academic tutors, creating promotional materials, providing front desk coverage, handling documentation, and performing other related duties as assigned. The role requires excellent communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and customer service skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The student employee must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at JJC during fall/spring semesters and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The position offers flexible scheduling around class times, with the possibility of working up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, and up to 28 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks with supervisor approval.

Requirements

Receive Federal Work Study
Must be enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semester.
Maintain GPA of 2.0 or higher
Excellent communication, interpersonal, public speaking and customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.