About the role#
DeVry University is hiring a Federal Work Study student to serve as a Front Desk and Activity Assistant. You will support campus operations by helping fellow students navigate university services and administrative processes.
What you'll do#
- Greet students and answer general questions or provide referrals.
- Help students with parking, part-time job information, and insurance details.
- Provide clerical support, including filing, sorting, packet assembly, and light typing.
- Orient new students by sharing information on housing and other institutional services.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as transcripts, course changes, registration, and withdrawals.
- Manage student contact slips and mailings.
- Monitor appointments during registration periods.
- Support campus events, job fairs, and special projects.
- Answer telephones and take messages.
What you'll need#
- You must be an enrolled student in good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- You need to be enrolled in at least six credits per semester.
- You must be FWS fund eligible.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- You should have basic computer skills and a customer service mindset.
- Availability between 9 am and 2 pm CST, Monday through Friday, is required.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Chicago, Illinois.
- The work schedule is flexible within the specified hours.
- This is a paid, part-time role.
About DeVry University
DeVry University is an educational institution founded in 1931. It operates out of Lisle, Illinois, and employs approximately 6,941 people. The university offers programs in fields such as business, engineering, health sciences, and media arts. It serves students through both undergraduate and graduate studies.
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