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Malcolm X College - Federal Work-Study Opportunities

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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FEDERALWORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES MALCOLM X COLLEGE 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. City Colleges of Chicago (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.

FWS Students Must Meet Eligibility Requirements:

Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

Must be a part of the Student Financial Aid Program and approved for Federal Work-Study

Must successfully pass CCC hiring process (may include criminal background check & drug screening if sensitive responsibilities are in the job description)

Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States

Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago – Malcolm X College must be the home campus.

Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours 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”

High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago

Must attend trainings and workshops as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.

General computer skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills or the willingness to grow in this area

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated

Have a willingness to learn

Be consistent

Be able to work independently and as part of a team

Interested in being a Federal Work-Study Student? See our opportunities below! Make your selections when you apply!

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT FWS roles are available in the following departments:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TUTORING CENTER

ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VIRTUAL CHAT HOST/ZOOM

Virtual chat host/Zoom Assistant, outreach communication to students, projects as assigned.

Students should have access to a computer and a phone to call students.

ADVISING

BUSINESS AND FINANCE OFFICE

COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

DENTAL HYGIENE

Looking for bilingual students who can translate information to Spanish speaking patients.

Clinic sessions are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Bilingual in medical terminology in both English and Spanish

FINANCIAL AID

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HUMAN RESOURCES

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

LIBRARY

MEDICAL ASSISTING

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Previous customer service experience required

OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION

RECORDS/REGISTRAR

SAFETY & SECURITY

SCHOOL OF NURSING

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER CENTER

VIRTUAL HOSPITAL

WEST SIDE LEARNING CENTER

Located as the West Side Learning Center

Essential Duties for all FWS Department Assistants:

Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office

Assist staff in the day-to-day functions of the office

Provide support on various projects and assignments as needed

Provide general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry

Works with department staff on special assignments that may include filling, completing spreadsheets, making copies, creating flyers, and assisting at special events

Assist as a greeter for the department interacting with other students, faculty, and staff and checking in students that have appointments or walk-in for assistance

Other duties as needed

LAB ASSISTANTS FWS Lab Assistant roles in Pharmacy Technology

Essential Duties for FWS Lab Assistants:

Set up lab items for specific labs

Place inventory items on shelves

Organize and label lab items

Give tours of labs as needed

Replace old medicine bottles with new ones

Scan papers into specified folders

Other duties as needed

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

No lab experience required.

Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

DIGITAL MEDIA ASSISTANTS FWS roles in the PBI Grant/Office of Instruction

Malcolm X College’s Pipeline to Careers in Healthcare seeks a motivated digital media intern with great attention to detail. The Pipeline Careers in Healthcare works to inspire and support Black males working in healthcare fields. The team is seeking a digital media intern to help reach our target population online.

Essential Duties for FWS Digital Media roles:

Create content for various social media platforms

Monitor various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for insightful conversations

Analyze analytics to gauge the success of campaigns

Understand the overall concept of the Pipeline to Careers in Healthcare program, including what we do, who we serve, project goals, and how we support the college

Provide suggestions for improving the experience for our target population on social platforms and internal processes

Learn and become proficient in internal software systems

Assist with preparing digital media campaign performance reports

Other duties as needed

FITNESS CENTER ASSISTANTS FWS roles in the Athletics Department

Essential Duties for FWS Fitness Center Assistants:

Assist at the reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering office

Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the office

Provides support on various projects and assignments as needed

Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry

Check members/guest in through mind/body app

Schedule personal training and other service appointments for PFT trainers

Equipment maintenance

Oversight of sports lab rules are being upheld by members and guest

Give equipment orientations to new members/guests (operation/safety)

Other duties as needed

TRANSFER CENTER ASSISTANTS FWS Roles in the Transfer Center

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Transfer Ambassador acts as the CCC student representative to prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Provides transfer mentorship for up to 25 currently enrolled students.

Helps guide current students towards CCC resources (College Advisor, Transfer Center, DAC, Tutoring, Wellness, etc.).

Answers questions that students may have about student life at one of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Provides information about university partnerships and how to enroll.

Encourages student participation in CCC transfer and university partner events.

Participates in and supports the execution of on-campus transfer activities.

Copies materials used for transfer fairs, workshops and conferences.

Sets a positive/supportive introduction to the transfer student experience for new and returning students.

Other duties as needed

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Commits to supporting students towards academic and transfer success.

Major and Top 10 colleges/universities have been declared/decided.

Promotes a positive role model for transfer students.

Must complete the Transfer Leadership Series or equivalent transfer training.

Prior mentorship/tutoring experience is helpful, but not required.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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