Financial Aid - College Work Study Student
Federal Work Study Faculty Support Olive-Harvey College Africana Studies 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. 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.
Essential Duties :
- Student will assist at 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
- Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
- Student lab assistant; cleaning glassware and various lab equipment, cleaning lab benches in science classroom. Assisting with preparation of lab setups for various science courses. Student will participate in safety Flinn video and sign safety lab sheet.
Qualifications : Eligibility Requirements :
Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United StatesApplicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of ChicagoApplicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classesApplicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificateApplicants 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 restrictionsApplicants must not be current full or part-time employees of the City Colleges of ChicagoAll positions are "employment at-will"Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of ChicagoKnowledge of City Colleges of ChicagoExcellent oral communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsPromotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representativeAdheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence StandardsStrong verbal communicationMicrosoft WordData entryCustomer serviceAttention to detailWe are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!