City Colleges of Chicago
Federal Work Study - Money Managememt. Peer Finance Coach
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
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OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, 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 in order 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.
Primary Objective
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
Money Management (M&M) Center
will serve as a resource to prospective and new students. Financial literacy for students is an important tool to improve the financial capability of our youth and communities. Students should be taught how to handle money—both at home and in school. This will help reduce the economic impact of the long-term recession that now grips many communities across the country. The Peer Financial Coach will serve as a first-tier financial aid / business office student representative able to assist students with applying for financial aid programs, public benefits, and various financial resources available for eligible students enrolled in a degree or certificate.
Responsibilities
Assist Student Financial Aid Advisor in performing outreach activities, such as Resource Fairs, financial literacy, Financial Aid events and campus-related events.
Assist students with project-related duties.
Assist in the completion of financial aid applications and public benefits processes.
Peer Financial Counselors are expected to become adept at learning and understanding financial aid programs and public benefit options available to meet a wide range of student needs.
Peer Financial Counselors will also serve any community members looking to get information on applying for financial aid or wrap-around services.
Some services will include:
Students can talk with a Peer Financial Coach, have their financial needs evaluated and receive confidential advice in a comfortable environment.
Create a financial survival plan for college.
Learn how to identify and track expenses during and after college.
Access free tax preparation software.
Locate external financial education resources.
Apply for governmental wrap-around services (e.g., Snap, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance).
Learn how to gain additional financial resources such as scholarships, financial aid, and part-time employment/work study or government assistance.
Create a personalized financial plan for your remaining time until graduation.
Learn how to obtain, interpret and understand your personal credit report / score.
Understand the impact of identity theft and learn how to avoid it.
Graduate with a plan for repaying your student loans and personal debt.
Discover other offices and agencies on campus or in the community that could aid you if needed.
Learn about new business startup opportunities & legislature.
Qualifications
GPA of 2.0
Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester
Enrolled in a degree program
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Adhere to college’s confidentiality policy
Successfully pass background/drug screening
Above average skills in interacting with people; assisting with online applications, and researching information
Excellent skills in making students feel comfortable about discussing personal, private information
Ability to prioritize student service experiences
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and 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 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes
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”
Student worker rate is $17.00/hr. If variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Note:
All Peer Financial Coaches must attend a free mandatory training on peer financing in which the College will train and certify you to speak with fellow students and community members.
Equal Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago
TBD
Additional Information
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Education Management
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Federal Work Study - Money Management Peer Financial Coach
role at
City Colleges of Chicago .
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, 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 in order 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.
Primary Objective
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
Money Management (M&M) Center
will serve as a resource to prospective and new students. Financial literacy for students is an important tool to improve the financial capability of our youth and communities. Students should be taught how to handle money—both at home and in school. This will help reduce the economic impact of the long-term recession that now grips many communities across the country. The Peer Financial Coach will serve as a first-tier financial aid / business office student representative able to assist students with applying for financial aid programs, public benefits, and various financial resources available for eligible students enrolled in a degree or certificate.
Responsibilities
Assist Student Financial Aid Advisor in performing outreach activities, such as Resource Fairs, financial literacy, Financial Aid events and campus-related events.
Assist students with project-related duties.
Assist in the completion of financial aid applications and public benefits processes.
Peer Financial Counselors are expected to become adept at learning and understanding financial aid programs and public benefit options available to meet a wide range of student needs.
Peer Financial Counselors will also serve any community members looking to get information on applying for financial aid or wrap-around services.
Some services will include:
Students can talk with a Peer Financial Coach, have their financial needs evaluated and receive confidential advice in a comfortable environment.
Create a financial survival plan for college.
Learn how to identify and track expenses during and after college.
Access free tax preparation software.
Locate external financial education resources.
Apply for governmental wrap-around services (e.g., Snap, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance).
Learn how to gain additional financial resources such as scholarships, financial aid, and part-time employment/work study or government assistance.
Create a personalized financial plan for your remaining time until graduation.
Learn how to obtain, interpret and understand your personal credit report / score.
Understand the impact of identity theft and learn how to avoid it.
Graduate with a plan for repaying your student loans and personal debt.
Discover other offices and agencies on campus or in the community that could aid you if needed.
Learn about new business startup opportunities & legislature.
Qualifications
GPA of 2.0
Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester
Enrolled in a degree program
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Adhere to college’s confidentiality policy
Successfully pass background/drug screening
Above average skills in interacting with people; assisting with online applications, and researching information
Excellent skills in making students feel comfortable about discussing personal, private information
Ability to prioritize student service experiences
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and 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 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes
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”
Student worker rate is $17.00/hr. If variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Note:
All Peer Financial Coaches must attend a free mandatory training on peer financing in which the College will train and certify you to speak with fellow students and community members.
Equal Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago
TBD
Additional Information
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Education Management
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City Colleges of Chicago by 2x
Get notified about new Finance Student jobs in Chicago, IL.
#J-18808-Ljbffr