College Work Study - Office of the Vice President (00010890)

Financial Aid - College Work Study StudentCity 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.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.General Responsibilities:Answers calls and takes messages or redirects calls to appropriate personnel.Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the Office.Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Qualifications:· Excellent interpersonal communications skills· Proficient knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and ExcelEligibility 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 credit semester hoursApplicants 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 Chicago· Effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities· Knowledge of social media platforms preferred· Working knowledge of camera, iPad and other office devices preferred· Remain professional whenever representing or conducting Truman business, both on and off campus· Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago· Experience with Microsoft Office programs· Excellent oral communication skills· Excellent customer service skills· Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative· Excellent interpersonal communication skills· Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgroundsThe 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.