City Colleges of Chicago

Federal Work Study - CPCE Aide

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Financial Aid - College Work Study Student OLI0001153 Requisition Sep 26, 2024 Post Date FEDERAL WORK STUDY – CAREER PROGRAMS&CONTINUING EDUCATION (CPCE) AIDES OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTION&LOGISTICS 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. 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering the 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. Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards. Answer phones, file, make copies, create and send emails, research and communicate with students, staff, faculty, and some outside organizations, and perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS : Eligibility Requirements Must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States. Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes. Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate. Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first-semester new students). Must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions. Must not be a current full or part-time employee 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. Promote a positive role model and favorable public image as a City Colleges of Chicago representative. Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards. Work well independently. Dependable. Data entry skills. Customer service skills. Must be an Olive-Harvey College student. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago J-18808-Ljbffr