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City Colleges of Chicago lists this College Work Study - Financial Aid opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Financial Aid - College Work Study Student
Federal Work Study Harry Truman Campus – Financial Aid Office
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.
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:
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.
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 credit semester hours
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 City Colleges of Chicago
Excellent oral communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago
Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds
Salary Range: $17.00 or $19.00/hr. Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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