FEDERAL WORK STUDY – HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS - HUMAN RESOURCES 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. 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.
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. FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist DMD area coordinator.
- Greet students, faculty, and staff at the reception desk.
- 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.
- File and prepare correspondence, reports, and documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Answer telephones and take messages.
- Ensure that personnel practices and procedures are followed and provide exemplary customer service.
- Exhibit good organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proofread and prioritize work; handle multiple projects simultaneously and be self-directed.
- Some clerical/office experience and strong computer proficiency required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Previous experience in Human Resources is helpful.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be 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 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
- 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 Microsoft Word/Data Entry.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong math/counting skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- 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.
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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