Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Financial Aid Student Representative

Federal Work Study Financial Aid Student Representative

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

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, students will :

• Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering the office.
• Be present in Greeting Center and guide students with directions.
• Assist staff in the day-to-day functions of the office.
• Answer inquiries via email, phone, and Zoom.
• Create student files and assist with documentation of services.
• Handle confidential student information in adherence with FERPA guidelines.
• Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.
• Flexible hours Monday-Friday.
• Knowledge of Excel, completion of FAFSA Application, and great customer service.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.