About the role#
This position is part of the Federal Work Study program at City Colleges of Chicago. It provides part-time employment to help students manage educational and living expenses while gaining experience in an office setting.
What you'll do#
- Support daily operations within the Student Affairs office.
- Serve as the front desk greeter, answer phones, and direct visitor inquiries.
- Assist with campus event logistics, including tabling, set-up, and break-down.
- Create flyers and posters for events.
- Provide project support to other campus offices.
- Perform general administrative duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes at City Colleges of Chicago.
- Must be approved for Federal Work Study through the Financial Aid program.
- Hold a High School Diploma or be actively pursuing a GED.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing.
- Be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
- Possess work permit consent if applicable.
- Must not be a current full-time or part-time employee of City Colleges of Chicago.
- Ability to pass the hiring process, which may include a background check.
- Commitment to professional customer service standards and representing the college positively.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
- Compensation: $17.05 per hour.
About City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago is a community college system based in Illinois. Founded in 1911, it operates seven colleges and five satellite sites throughout the city. The organization employs over 2,000 staff members and serves more than 80,000 students each year. Its operations include various academic institutions, child development centers, and a radio station.
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