Federal Work Study - Admissions & Recruitment

About ECC :

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule : Flexible

Rate of Pay : $15.00

FLSA Status : Non-Exmpt

Grant Funded : Yes

Job Summary :

The purpose of the student ambassador job is to be an ambassador for Elgin Community College. Share experiences they have had here at ECC to excite potential students. The ambassador is to guide prospective students through enrollment process to become a student.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

1. Have taken at least one semester of courses

2. Great communication skills

3. Basic typing functions

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

1. Previous customer service experience.

Essential Duties :

1. Greet Potential Students

2. Put together mailing packages / postcards / letters

3. Answer phone calls / make out-bound calls

4. Assist coordinators with events

5. Give Tours

6. Typical office duties (file, copy, fax etc.)

Other Duties :

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands :

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity :

Visual Acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment : Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions :

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex / gender / gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO / AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.