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City Colleges of Chicago

College Work Study - Access Center (00010885)

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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College Work Study Student- Front Desk

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is the largest community college system in Illinois, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. 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. The essential duties include: Assisting at the front desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering the Access Center. Assisting staff in the day-to-day functions of the Office such as managing the sign-in sheet, answering the phone, providing resources to students, directing students to the correct office, and assisting with the Ready to Snack program. Providing support on various projects and assignments as needed. Providing general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry. Adhering to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards. The qualifications include: Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be 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. All positions are "employment at-will." Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago. Ability to maintain confidentiality of students in Access. 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 representative. Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards. Good customer service skills, basic knowledge of MS Word, and Excel. The salary is: $17.00/hour.

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.