Vita Program Assistant (Perkins Grant/FWS), SC1VITAPAACCT (FA26)

College of DuPage•Glen Ellyn, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a student worker position assisting with organizational and administrative tasks related to the Accounting 2200 Income Tax Preparation VITA program. The student will take a leadership role at the tax preparation site, handling clients, workflow, and assisting with the compilation of registration information and survey data. Responsibilities include written communication, social media posting, data analysis of VITA site information, and organization of scheduling, registration, and clients. The role involves site support and administrative functions, and collaboration with accounting faculty, clients, and students enrolled in the course.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring semester or 1 credit hour for Summer semester.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above (waived for first-semester students).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Good communication skills required (verbal and written).

Nice To Haves

Social media proficiency preferred: the ability to post on Facebook and Twitter preferred.
If a Student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the Student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds.

Responsibilities

Assist with organizational and administrative tasks related to the Accounting 2200 Income Tax Preparation VITA program.
Take a leadership role at the tax preparation site in handling clients, workflow, and assisting with compilation of registration information and survey data.
Responsible for written communication including social media.
Data analysis of VITA site information.
Organization of scheduling, registration and client.
Site support and administrative functions.
Work collaboratively with accounting faculty, clients and students enrolled in the course.