Harold Washington- College Work Study Student- Computer Lab Assistant

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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:

·       Student worker will assist visitors who utilize computer lab 409 during operational hours.  

·       Assist students with general inquires, printing, navigating ccc student portal, Brightspace, & Microsoft Office Applications.

·       Student should possess general knowledge of Microsoft office, navigating CCC portal features, but are willing to train.

·       Excellent time management and work ethic.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Professional demeanor and great customer service.

·       Candidates must have availability Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements:

§  Applicants must be 16years or older, have work permit consent, and 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”