FEDERAL WORK STUDY COLLEGE MASCOT
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS STUDENT ACTIVITES
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 :
- Engage with fellow students and college visitors on campus as Felix the Phoenix mascot.
- Participate as the mascot during events for recruitment, festivals, and parades.
- Respond in a timely matter to all email communications.
- Care for the components of the mascot costume and make recommendations to the Director of Student Activities in regards to the care of mascot costume.
- Must possess an animated and friendly spirit while interacting with the public.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Eligibility Requirements :
Applicants must be 16years 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 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
Minimum Qualifications :
- High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word / Data Entry
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong math / counting skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- 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.
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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